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Group Visits

Group Visits are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 10 a.m - 5 p.m.

The Children's Museum of Tacoma is a safe, stimulating environment showcasing the natural connection between play and life-long learning in our one-of-a-kind playscapes.  Schedule your group visit to enhance classroom learning, spark creative spirit and promote community building.  Seeking more from your museum experience?  Arrange an enrichment group visit featuring an additional 30 minutes and facilitated workshop for you and your students to enjoy.

Packages

Basic Group Visit

      • Basic Visits are scheduled in 1 hour and 30 minute blocks
      • Deposit will confirm time slot and availability. Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance.
      • Cost: Up to 15 children $25; 16-30 children $45; 31-60 children $65
      • Lunchroom: $25 flat fee for 30 minutes
      • Family Memberships do not apply to group visits

Enrichment Group Visit

      • Basic Group Visit benefits; 2 hours which includes a 30 minute facilitated workshop in the Museum's studio space
      • Cost: $80 for a minimum of 10 children, additional children $8 each
      • Enrichment Curriculum Options: Line Art, Oobleck, Permanent Pen Color Science

Terms

Preregistration guarantees Museum exploration for your entire group at your scheduled time. We cannot guarantee admission for your group without preregistration. Groups that visit without a reservation will be charged the basic group visit rate.

Payment due two weeks prior to date of visit.

To Book A Visit

Make your reservation today, call us at 253.627.6031, ext. 236, Wednesday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. or Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or email reservations@playtacoma.org. 

                   

Resource Guides

Resource Guides provide in-depth information about the Museum’s playscapes, connecting the Museum experience to life-long learning. Each guide includes: a playscape overview, list of experiences and skills practiced in the playscape, a related classroom activity, discussion questions, a list of associated Washington State Standards, and additional resources for both children and adults.


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Wed - Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesday.

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Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 - 10 a.m.

Location:

1501 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402
253.627.6031

             

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For Reservations:

Call 253.627.6031 ext. 236
Wed - Fri: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
reservations@playtacoma.org

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