Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it's vital for growing happy and healthy kids. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to nurture those busy minds. One of our faves is a trip to the museum, especially in the Seattle area and throughout King County. Children's museums are an obvious stop for fun, but history, art, and specialty museums still offer a wealth of cultural and educational opportunities for kids of all ages.
Curating all those fantastic experiences in one museum does come at a steep cost, and the resulting admission prices can be a barrier for many families. Thankfully, there's a program that offers free or very low-cost admission to museums in Seattle and King County for families with a SNAP EBT card: Museums for All. And, there are several participating museums within 10-miles of Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island.
Imagine spending the day exploring world-renowned museums like the Museum of Flight, Seattle Art Museum and KidsQuest Children's Museum without opening your wallet. Read on to learn how it works.
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Museums for All partners with museums to provide families receiving food assistance free or reduced admission (the max admission under Museums for All is $3).
This unique program allows all families to visit and enjoy museums, along with zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, historic sites, and much more. All you have to do is present a photo ID and your EBT card. Since the program launched in 2014, more than 8 million visitors nationwide have visited 1,200 museums using Museums for All.
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Here's a sampling of participating museums within 10-miles of Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island:
- The Museum of Flight
- Seattle Children's Museum
- The Center for Wooden Boats
- Museum of Pop Culture
- Greater Kent Historical Society and Kent Museum
- Bellevue Arts Museum
- KidsQuest Children's Museum
- Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
- Seattle Art Museum
- Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
Learn more about the Museums for All program and find participating museums and attractions in our region. Expand your search to a 25-mile or 50-mile radius and check out more amazing museums.
Then get ready for a day filled with adventure, learning, and time together!
