Hands On Children's Museum

106 11th Ave SW, Olympia, Washington

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Hocm.org

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360-956-0818,, +1 360 956 0818 /

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www.hocm.org

If you're looking for a fun children's gathering place, the Hands On Children's Museum is the perfect fit! Open to families and school groups, this is a museum that stimulates curiosity and a desire to learn. This non-profit is sure to make an impression, as interaction between parent and child is fostered. Don't hesitate to stop by - it's open daily!

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The staff was helpful, but looked unkempt and unprofessional. more on Yahoo! Travel

We brought our own refreshments, but if we did it again we would probably let them do it all as that would have been more cost-effective. more on GoCityKids

It's also nice that you can bring lunch with you and eat it in a closed off eating area so you don't have to leave when they get hungry. more on TripAdvisor

This atmosphere is great for your kids to learn about the brian. more on Yahoo! Travel

There is a soft mat that she could roll around on and a mirror for her to look in. more on TripAdvisor

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For a small town we were really impressed by the depth of this museum. Lots of activity rooms for different ages. My 1 year old really enjoyed ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The hands on museum is for kids about 2-8 years of age. This atmosphere is great for your kids to learn about the brian. There are little figures of the brian that name the mian parts.You can also watch short movies of docters looking ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We've been members for two years now. LOVE the new exhibit!!
But this winter, during flu season, I have noticed that the museum is NOT clean. We went early in the day, before very many children had been there yet - and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We didn't care for the country club atmosphere. It seemed very dirty and disorganized. The staff was helpful, but looked unkempt and unprofessional. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

It is fun I reaaly liked it alot I be back more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

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Plenty of kid-friendly activities and helpful staff. The whole family, from 2-year old to 85-year old, enjoyed it. A ... more on TripAdvisor

This museum is a great place to take kids on a rainy northwest day. The new museum will open shortly and looks fantastic. On a nice day, would recommend getting the kid's ... more on TripAdvisor

One of the best places for children I've been to! Something for any kid here! more on TripAdvisor

Very good size children museum with the usual exhibits - vet clinic, grocery store, ect. Has some unique stuff like a boat with a working crane and magic sand. On weekend, for pasrking, if you face th ... more on TripAdvisor

But the learning piece is only there if YOU the PARENT participates. The kids will play for hours in the exhibits, but if you do not participate then it is just a fancy indoor playground. The staff is ... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From GoCityKids

Our daughters have been going to the Hands on Museum since they were two and five; they are now four and seven and still love it. It gives us a little break as they can entertain themselves for hours and it is fairly easy to monitor ... more on GoCityKids