At Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, play and learning go hand in hand. Kids can climb, create, and explore across three floors of interactive exhibits — from an airplane and rooftop playground to an art studio and wildlife clinic. With imaginative play spaces designed for all ages, this vibrant museum keeps kids engaged while giving parents a go-to spot for fun, connection, and discovery.
What Parents Will Love
Voted the number one place for family fun in Snohomish County, Imagine offers far more than just playtime. Its exhibits spark curiosity, connect kids to the region they live in, and blend creativity with real-world learning. Parents appreciate the clean, welcoming environment, thoughtful design, and convenient location just off I-5 (exit 192). It’s an easy, rewarding outing — whether you spend an hour or the whole day exploring.
What Kids Will Love
The largest children’s museum in the Pacific Northwest, Imagine offers a whopping 68,000 square feet of hands-on fun. Kids can climb aboard airplanes and tugboats, pretend to be veterinarians, build in the construction zone, and explore the rooftop play area. This summer, don’t miss a special hands-on exhibit inspired by a beloved TV character — perfect for imaginative minds of all ages.
Plan Your Visit
- Address: 1502 Wall St., Everett, WA 98201Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: $22 per person; $19 for seniors (65+) and active military; free for children under 2
- Website: ImagineCM.org
- Free/Discounted Days: Free Community Access Night every third Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. (see website for more)
- Special Events: Visit imaginecm.org/calendar for a full calendar of events
- Summer Camps: Yes, for ages 3–11
- After-School/Weekend Classes: Yes — sign up at imaginecm.org/enews_signup for weekly updates
- Programs for Schools & Homeschoolers: imaginecm.org/field-trips
- Family-Friendly Features: Designed for all ages, with sensory-friendly resources, accessible play areas, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
- Museum Café: Divy’s Food Truck (third floor) offers hot meals, grab-and-go snacks, and coffee. Families may also bring their own food to enjoy at tables.
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 KidsQuest Children’s Museum (Bellevue, WA)
- Guide to the Pacific Bonsai Museum (Federal Way, WA)
- Guide to the White River Valley Museum (Auburn, 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.
