Hands On Children's Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Hands On Children’s Museum is a child-focused institution located in downtown Olympia, Washington, that emphasizes early learning through play. Its exhibits and programs are designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and inquiry, offering interactive experiences intended to engage children and their families while fostering a lifelong interest in learning. The museum operates within the broader museum, historical site, and zoo sector and positions itself as a leading play-based early learning venue in the region, including a substantial free and reduced Access Program to serve a broad audience. Serving families and educators, the organization supports access to educational experiences for visitors from the surrounding Pacific Northwest. With a stated mission to encourage interaction and inquiry, the museum seeks to be a central community resource for youth education and development. Based in Olympia, it maintains a regional footprint in the nonprofit sector and collaborates with local partners and programs, reflecting its role as a prominent youth museum in the area.