Local Places to Explore Art
Art galleries in the Puget Sound area (kids can get small doses of art in their areas of interest; most are free) – are listed by city at www.artguidenw.com/artcity.htm.
Monthly Neighborhood Art Walks in the Puget Sound area – listed at www.artguidenw.com/artevents/htm.
Art Museums Accessible for Kids (Check websites for free days.)
Bellevue Art Museum: Exhibits change often, so it’s new every time and a manageable size for kids to explore without being overwhelmed. 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; 425-519-0770; www.bellevuearts.org.
Chihuly Garden and Glass: The new exhibit space is bright, colorful and kid-friendly, although expensive. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-753-4940; www.chihulygardenandglass.com.
Frye Art Museum: Because this museum is free, you can explore as much as you want at one time, and there’s monthly “storytelling in the galleries” for preschoolers. 704 Terry Ave., Seattle; 206-622-9250; www.fryemuseum.org.
Museum of Glass, Tacoma: This museum is a kid-pleaser with its open hot shop, hands-on art activities, kids’ drawings that are made into glass designs and family days. 1801 Dock St., Tacoma; 866-468-7386; www.museumofglass.org.
Seattle Art Museum: The downtown museum covers works from Europe, Asia, Africa and America all in one place, with a free Chase Open Art Studio and family events. 1300 First Ave., Seattle. Also check out the free outdoor Olympic Sculpture Park on the waterfront; 206-654-3100; www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Seattle Asian Art Museum: This smaller museum in Volunteer Park features the works of various Asian countries in a lovely setting. 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle; 206-654-3100; www.seattleartmuseum/org/visit/visitSAAM.asp.
Tacoma Art Museum: This bright, modern space features an eclectic collection of art in a wide variety of mediums and an open art studio for all ages. 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-4258; www.tacomaartmuseum.org.
Children’s Museums with Art Studios
The Children’s Museum, Seattle: Center House/Armory at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-441-1768; www.thechildrensmuseum.org.
Children’s Museum of Tacoma: 1501 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-627-6031; www.playtacoma.org.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006; www.imaginecm.org.
Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu): 301 Ravine Lane, Bainbridge Island; 206-855-4650; www.kidimu.org.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum: 4091 Factoria Mall S.E., Bellevue; 425-637-8100; www.kidsquestmuseum.org.
Source: http://www.seattleschild.com/article/eight-ways-to-nurture-a-young-artist
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