Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On Children's Museum Come play with us! As the largest children's museum in the Pacific Northwest, we celebrate play and believe in its importance in early learning.
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When it comes to fun and learning, Hands On is “the place to go.” The Museum is a unique community resource that serves as an exciting, educational gathering place where children, parents and teachers can learn and play. With our eight galleries and fabulous art studio, we encourage children and their parents to play and learn all about science, nature, and art, in settings inspired by our beautif

ul Northwest. Our Outdoor Discovery Center, a half-acre of outdoor exhibits, expands the opportunities for play and learning.

Get pumped for Fire Rescue Spectacular, the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! Join us July 1...
06/17/2026

Get pumped for Fire Rescue Spectacular, the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! Join us July 11, 9 am–2 pm, for a FREE street fair outside the Museum. Climb aboard Olympia’s emergency vehicles, tackle the Jr. Firefighter Challenge, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, and more!

06/15/2026

This Saturday, experience the Instrument Petting Zoo with (Student Orchestra of Greater Olympia). “Zookeepers” are on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play the instruments.

June 20 | 12-3 pm

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Your summer sticker selection is...Taya's "Dack"! 🦆 Look for it in our gift shop this summer. Huge thanks to everyone wh...
06/12/2026

Your summer sticker selection is...Taya's "Dack"! 🦆 Look for it in our gift shop this summer. Huge thanks to everyone who submitted such fun and creative designs!

⚽ Kick off your summer soccer experience with a hole-in-one! June 19, Mini Golf on the Go is bringing its soccer-themed ...
06/11/2026

⚽ Kick off your summer soccer experience with a hole-in-one! June 19, Mini Golf on the Go is bringing its soccer-themed portable mini golf course to HOCM for a full day of fun for all ages. Each hole features unique soccer facts from around the world, so you’ll be learning while you putt! Clubs, balls, and all the fun are included. So come ready to play!

Sponsored by WEMBLEY SOCCER SHOP
Supported by City of Olympia - Government

Photos courtesy of Mini Golf On The Go-PNW’s Portable Mini Golf that comes to You

06/11/2026

June 18, 4-4:45pm, meet a Shoestring Circus performer!

Shoestring Circus is an artist-owned, traveling big-top circus based in Bellingham, Washington. It features acrobatics, aerial acts, and theater.

Presented by Small To Tall Pediatric Dentistry
Supported by Port of Olympia

We received so many amazing entries in our Summer Sticker Contest! Thank you so much for submitting such awesome designs...
06/09/2026

We received so many amazing entries in our Summer Sticker Contest! Thank you so much for submitting such awesome designs.

After much deliberation, we've narrowed it down to our Top 5 finalists. Now it's your turn to decide which design will become this summer's official sticker. Which one would you like to add to your collection? Cast your vote today!

We'll reveal the selected design on Friday.

🚨 Sound the sirens, Fire Rescue Spectacular is on the way! Join us July 11, 9 am–2 pm, for a FREE street fair outside th...
06/08/2026

🚨 Sound the sirens, Fire Rescue Spectacular is on the way! Join us July 11, 9 am–2 pm, for a FREE street fair outside the Museum. Climb aboard Olympia’s emergency vehicles, tackle the Jr. Firefighter Challenge, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, and more!

Presented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network in partnership with the Olympia Fire Department

Our Summer Splash! Festival of Fun is making waves all summer long! Pet farm animal, meet roller-skating parrots, play i...
06/06/2026

Our Summer Splash! Festival of Fun is making waves all summer long! Pet farm animal, meet roller-skating parrots, play instruments, learn calligraphy, join a puppet show, and so much more!

June 17 – Sept. 7

Presented by WSECU

Kick off your summer soccer experience with a hole-in-one! June 19, Mini Golf on the Go is bringing its soccer-themed po...
06/05/2026

Kick off your summer soccer experience with a hole-in-one! June 19, Mini Golf on the Go is bringing its soccer-themed portable mini golf course to HOCM for a full day of fun for all ages. Each hole features unique soccer facts from around the world, so you’ll be learning while you putt! Clubs, balls, and all the fun are included. So come ready to play!

Sponsored by WEMBLEY SOCCER SHOP
Supported by City of Olympia - Government

Mini Golf On The Go-PNW’s Portable Mini Golf that comes to You

Address

414 Jefferson Street NE
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(360) 956-0818

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