A play museum in downtown Tacoma with Pay As You Will admission, weekly Low Sensory Hours on Monday afternoons, free sensory bags (noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses and fidgets) at the admission desk, a Quiet Area in Studio B, and KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certification.
Sensory supports. Low Sensory Hours Mondays, sensory bags, quiet Studio B.
Hours
Public hours: Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Low Sensory Hours: Monday, 3 pm to 5 pm. Member-only hours: Monday 10 am to 2:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 10 am.
“These bags are available to check out at the admission desk, free of charge, and are cleaned and restocked between uses.”
“Located in the Museum’s Studio B, the exhibit’s new features create an environment that encourages the exploration of light and a calming sensory immersion.”
“This cozy environment invites visitors to slow down and experience moments of quiet wonder.”
“Admission to the Museum is called Pay As You Will, which means that it is by donation only.”
Each sensory bag holds noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, a fidget track toy, a marble fidget toy, a stretch noodle toy, a feelings thermometer and an optional KultureCity VIP lanyard card.
The museum is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified, and many staff have taken KultureCity's Sensory Inclusive training. Look for the Headphone Zone sign at Airways and the Quiet Area sign at Studio B.
Greentrike says the Children's Museum of Tacoma hosts Low Sensory Hours each week “for families with children experiencing special needs.” They are listed apart from the public and member-only hours. Call 253-627-6031 to ask what changes during them.
Airways (marked with a “Headphone Zone” sign as a louder area; air blows colorful scarves through clear tunnels and kids gather to catch them)not stated
Quieter, in the museum's words
Studio B, the museum's Quiet Area, inside Becka's Studioquiet zone
Admission is Pay As You Will, by donation only, for every family during all public hours; the museum asks you to consider a donation at any level. Memberships add member-only hours.
Parking: on weekends, the lot next to the museum is Pay to Park and open to visitors. During the week that lot is not open to the public; there is metered street parking on Pacific Avenue and several paid lots nearby.
Strollers are not allowed in the galleries because space is limited. There is stroller parking in the museum lobby, and the museum encourages you to leave your stroller at home if you can. Free lockers hold your bags and coats while you play.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries. Eat in the café space in the lobby.
At the water play area, the museum recommends the plastic bibs it provides and an extra set of clothes.
The museum has ramps, elevators and spacious doorways.
