Discover a place where play and learning come together at KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Bellevue. Designed especially for children ages 0–10, this interactive museum is packed with exhibits that spark creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving. From building in the Construction Zone to experimenting in the Water Gallery, every visit is an opportunity for kids to explore, imagine, and learn through play.
What Parents Will Love
KidsQuest is all about community connection through play. Parents love watching their kids engage in independent exploration while tackling exciting STEAM concepts — science, technology, engineering, art, and math — through hands-on activities. The museum also provides opportunities to connect with other caregivers and educators, and to help kids keep learning year-round. With thoughtfully designed spaces, helpful staff, and a central location next to the Bellevue Library and Ashwood Park, KidsQuest is a favorite for families on the Eastside.
What Kids Will Love
Kids can climb 25 feet in the air, hop behind the wheel of a semi-truck, and pretend to work in the Bellevue Mercantile. They can build with recycled materials in Recycle Rebuild, get messy in the Art Studio, or splash around in the Water Gallery. Upstairs, they’ll love cozying up under the Story Tree to read, explore, and imagine. With rotating exhibits and seasonal events, there’s always something new to discover.
Plan Your Visit
- Address: 1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (adjacent to the Bellevue Library and Ashwood Park)
- Hours: Open seven days a week (June 30–August 26). Check the website for current hours and programming.
- Cost: Adults and children (over 1): $16.75; under 1: free; members: free. Online reservations recommended.
- Website: kidsquestmuseum.org
- Free/Discounted Days: Discounted tickets and memberships available every day. Visit bit.ly/KidsQuestAccessDiscounts for details.
- Special Events: BubbleFest, Summer Nights, Water Week, Mud Week, and traveling STEAM carts with hands-on activities throughout the year.
- Summer Camps: Yes
- After-School/Weekend Classes: Yes
- Programs for Schools & Homeschoolers: bit.ly/KidsQuestSchoolAgedPrograms
- Family-Friendly Features: Low-Sensory Afternoons every third Thursday; sensory resource kits available anytime. Birthday party and private event bookings available. KidsQuest memberships include unlimited visits, early camp access, and exclusive discounts.
- Museum Café: Museum Store offers light snacks, drinks, and educational toys and games for kids and adults.
Explore More Family-Friendly Museums
- Guide to Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (Seattle, WA)
- Guide to The Museum of Flight (Seattle, WA)
- Guide to the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) (Seattle, WA)
- Guide to the Pacific Bonsai Museum (Federal Way, WA)
- Guide to the White River Valley Museum (Auburn, WA)
- Guide to Imagine Children’s Museum (Everett, WA)
- Guide to Hands On Children’s Museum (Olympia, WA)
- Guide to Children’s Museum of Skagit County (Burlington, WA)
- Guide to SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (Bellingham, WA)
- Guide to Rocky Reach Discovery Center (Wenatchee, WA)
- Guide to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (Portland, OR)
Remember, some Seattle-area museums also participate in the First Thursday program, offering free or discounted admission. Check out exactly which museums offer what, and when at our Guide to First Thursdays.
