The Children's Museum, Seattle

The Children's Museum, Seattle Review

This colorful, spacious museum is located just off the Center House's food court, in the heart of Seattle Center. Enter through a Northwest wilderness setting, with winding trails, hollow logs, and a waterfall. From there, you can explore a global village where rooms with kid-friendly props show everyday life in Ghana, the Philippines, and Japan. The "Go Figure!" exhibit allows children to step inside the pages of their favorite storybooks. Cog City is a giant game of pipes, pulleys, and balls; and kids can also test their talent in a mock recording studio. There's a small play area for toddlers and lots of crafts to help kids learn more about the exhibits.