Seattle's Child Explore 2025 by seattleschild

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Welcome to Explore, the Seattle’s Child guide to learning enrichment programs for school kids and homeschoolers in the Puget Sound region. If you are a school teacher looking for field trips or classroom visits, educating your child at home, or running an after-school program, preschool or daycare, we hope you’ll enjoy discovering the remarkable opportunities available in our community to broaden and enrich learning!

“Seattle is my town. I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.”

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ANIMALS

Cougar Mountain Zoo 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah 98027 425-392-6278

info@cougarmountainzoo.org cougarmountainzoo.org

The 10 “worlds” of Cougar Mountain Zoo include habitats for cougars, reindeer, cranes, macaws, emus, lemurs, alpacas, wallabies, tigers, and wolves. Schools can take guided tours of the zoo or schedule an Outreach Presentation.

Langley Whale Center

Ages 2-99

105 Anthes Ave., Langley 98260 360-221-7505 info@orcanetwork.org orcanetwork.org/langley-whale-center

The Langley Whale Center offers educational opportunities through our interactive exhibits and displays, where families can learn all about the marine mammals of the Salish Sea.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville 98328 360-832-6117

info@nwtrek.org nwtrek.org/visit/field-trips

Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 animals native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada. Grizzlies, black bears, wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls, eagles, and wetland animals can be viewed in natural exhibits. Student field trips include a walking tour

of the park.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma 98407 253-404-3800 reserve@pdza.org pdza.org/discover

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has 367 species and more than 9,000 individual specimens from sea stars to elephants. They offer a variety of educational programs both in and out of the classroom including guided field trips, teacher resources, career discovery programs and more.

Seattle Aquarium

1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59, Seattle 98101 206-386-4300 contactus@seattleaquarium.org seattleaquarium.org/explorethe-aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium is a wealth of undersea information for educators, kids, parents, and visitors. Through specialized teacher programs, field trip opportunities, events, and other marine resources, everyone can learn to share their knowledge and encourage the protection of the Sound

surrounding us all.

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle 98103 206-548-2500 schools@zoo.org zoo.org/education

Science education is at the core of WPZ’s vision of creating the next generation of conservation stewards. Their programs for educators and students include field trips, outreach programs, educator programs, teacher resources, and school and community partnerships.

FARMS, FOOD & NUTRITION

Beecher’s Foundation

1725 Westlake Ave N, STE 200, Seattle 98109 206-209-5935 info@beechersfoundation.org beechersfoundation.org

The Beechers Foundation strives to equip students with the skills necessary to make informed choices about their food. Their ‘workshop in a box’ is free and recommended to be completed over a week.

Love of Learning Starts Here.

Discover KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Downtown Bellevue!

Spark curiosity and creativity through hands-on exhibits, STEAM classes, and family programs. Explore a welcoming space where children of all ages are inspired to learn and play together, year round.

Hawthorn Farm

17340 NE 195th St., Woodinville 98072 hawthornfarm.org

At Hawthorn Farm, we believe that children are happiest and healthiest when they play outside, are immersed in living communities of plants, animals, and humans, discover their food sources directly, and learn practical, hands-on skills from caring mentors and teachers. Children feel connected, capable, grateful, and fully alive when these are present. Hawthorn Farm offers gardening, carpentry, archery, and nature skills programs for all ages.

Jubilee Biodynamic Farm

229 W Snoqualmie River Road NE, Carnation 98014 jubileefarm@hotmail.com jubileefarm.org

Jubilee offers September Harvest, October Pumpkin (pumpkin tours fill up fast), and spring tours customized to cover any farm-related activities.

Tilth Alliance

4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Ste 100, Seattle 98103 tilthalliance.org

At Seattle Tilth Children’s Gardens,

Free & discounted tickets available.

children and youth from PreK to grade 12 engage all of their senses while gaining valuable skills, knowledge, and experiences. We practice hands-on, science-based learning and offer a variety of programs for all ages.

Thomasson Family Farm

38223 236th Ave. SE Enumclaw 98022 360-802-0503

ContactUs@ThomassonFamilyFarm.com thomassonfarm.com

Thomasson Family Farm’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze offers fall fun for all ages. Enjoy a festive corn maze, pumpkin picking, and family-friendly activities. Shop unique finds at our Mercantile and savor delicious treats like fresh donuts, lemonade, and more. Celebrate autumn with unforgettable farm memories!

Washington State Fair

110 9th Ave. SW, Puyallup 98371 253-845-1771 info@thefair.com thefair.com/education

Fewer families live on farms, so children need opportunities to learn where their food and fiber originate. Fairtime Educational Tours offer observation and handson experience with farm animals and agriculture. The Traveling Farm visits schools for an entire day to provide an educational experience about agriculture and healthy food choices for grades 1 to 3.

Wolf Camp and the School of Natural Science

1026 14th St. SW, Puyallup 98371

425-248-0253

wolfcollege.com

Wolf College offers a world of nature and survival using real-life stories, lectures, games and hands-on practice to impart skills and knowledge that last a lifetime. Whether in the classroom or on location, visits are highly customized. Favorite themes include Animal Tracking, Aboriginal Craftmaking, Lostproofing & Orienteering, Wild Edible Plants, Naturalist Art & Journaling, and much more.

HANDS-ON DISCOVERY

& PHYSICAL FUN

Challenge Island

206-790-8714

mmehta@challenge-island.com challenge-island.com/greater-seattle/ programs

Challenge Island provides unique challenge-based programs designed to foster critical and creative thinking skills, problem-solving methodology, and core STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) principles in children ages 4-14. Each of their hundreds of challenges appeals to children’s natural curiosity and sparks their inherent imagination. They offer in-school field trips, enrichment

programs, camps and more.

Children’s

Museum

of Skagit County

432 Fashion Way, Burlington 98233 360-757-8888

emily@skagitcm.org skagitchildrensmuseum.net/education

The museum provides an interactive learning environment to promote an understanding of the arts, science, and culture among families and educators in Skagit County. Explore the STEM-based Nano exhibit, real Tugboat and SemiTruck, Music and Art Studios, large motor space, and more in the 15,500-square-foot facility.

Hands On Children’s Museum

414 Jefferson St. N.E., Olympia 98501 360-956-0818 ext. 103 reservations@hocm.org hocm.org/field-trips

Choose from several field trip workshops that connect to your curriculum and make learning exciting, interactive, and fun. Workshops include art bots, catapult construction, circuit scientists, and more. Printable field trip guides are also available. The Arts & Parts Studio allows every student to take home a unique work of art. Hands-On 2U brings the museum field trip to your school or organization.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Seattle

349 Tukwila Pkwy, Tukwila 98188 206-244-4359 iflyworld.com/seattle

Students will get fired up about math and physics when they see it come to life in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel. Our highly trained STEM educators guide students through an immersive, hands-on experience.

Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)

301 Ravine Lane, Bainbridge Island 98110 206-855-4650 learnmore@kidimu.org kidimu.org

KiDiMu is home to a variety of hands-on installations that encourage sensory exploration and interactive play for the whole family. Through self-guided tours, young learners discover the wonders of physics through hands-on experiments, solve real-life math problems, try their hands at art projects, explore the various imaginary play areas and more.

KidsQuest Children’s Museum

1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue 98004 425-637-8100 info@kidsquestmuseum.org kidsquestmuseum.org

KidsQuest Children’s Museum is an edu-

cational and fun experience for schools, clubs, and other organizations to enjoy hours of hands-on learning. In-class programs, in-school science fairs, homeschool workshops, and ScoutQuest workshops are also available.

Monster Mini Golf Bellevue

Marketplace at Factoria Mall, Bellevue 425-679-6265, bellevue@monsterminigolf.com monsterminigolf.com/bellevue

Unleash the fun at our indoor family entertainment center! Dive into glowin-the-dark mini golf with fun monsters, conquer the bowling lanes, navigate the laser maze, and enjoy arcade games and VR adventures. The center is perfect for family outings and educational field trips — where learning and teamwork meet excitement! Book your unforgettable adventure today!

Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle 98108 206-764-5700 education@museumofflight.org museumofflight.org/education

The Boeing Academy for STEM Learning is the world’s largest educational department across all air and space museums. With The Museum of Flight, the Academy offers a wide variety of programs to students in grades K-12. Each program delivers immersive, user-driven experiences around the subjects of aviation, space and robotics. See website for more details about programs.

Next Step Archery

22313 70th Ave. W, Suite U1A, Mountlake Terrace 98043 425-977-2770 info@nextsteparchery.org nextsteparchery.org

Next Step Archery is one of only a few archery training centers in the Seattle area. They host training events for a range of groups including Scout badge classes, youth organizations and homeschool programs. Their USA Archery-certified staff will help foster both enjoyment and skill of the sport. Next Step Archery is also a verified merit badge counselor.

Rick Hartman’s School of Toy

info@schooloftoys.com schooloftoy.com

Rick Hartman is a professional toy inventor and former teacher who brings curriculum-based toy-building workshops and assemblies to elementary and intermediate schools throughout the Pacific Northwest. Students build fun and surprising toys that fly, buzz, balance, and twirl, engaging young minds while demonstrating import-

MORE THAN A MUSEUM

MUSEUM

TBY JULIE HANSON

he Museum of Flight is a great place to take airplane-loving kids or out-of-town guests. You can wander world-class historical exhibits, a Space Shuttle Trainer, and a former Air Force One – and get up close and personal with the Blue Angels each summer. But did you know it’s also a place where kids can pursue an existing passion, find a new one, or launch themselves toward a fulfilling career?

And we don’t just mean by joining the Museum’s Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) in the summer (although, how cool is that?). Programs at the Museum are much deeper and more varied, potentially earning kids high school and/or college credit, scholarships, or putting them well on the path to flying as a private pilot – or maybe an astronaut.

Aerospace is all around the Puget Sound area, but much of it is unfamiliar. How, then, can we introduce our kids to this world of opportunity? The Museum of Flight is here to help.

Let’s back up briefly to clarify: When we say “aerospace,” that encompasses both the airplanes we’re familiar with and the emerging world of commercial space flight and exploration.

And, as Julie Williams, director of marketing communications and creative for The Museum of Flight, explains: “Both space and aviation exist in ample ways in our region.”

You could drive by Blue Origin, located in Kent, but have no idea what goes on inside (hint: research and development related to spaceflight). And what about those planes parked at the Boeing plants in Renton and Everett? Thousands of people do hundreds of different jobs designing, building, and flying them.

Many of these jobs are things we might not have thought of. For instance, for every person whose job is to pilot a commercial plane, 60 other people had a hand, in some aspect, of getting (or keeping) that plane in the air. Additionally, the focus on sustainability has become important in aviation, driving advances in reusable spacecraft, more efficient airplanes, and cleaner fuels.

“There are a lot of really cool things going on,” says Dana Riley Black, Ph.D., the Museum’s vice president of education.

“There’s so much going on that many people living here haven’t thought about, yet it touches their lives,” says Riley Black. She and her team aim to demystify the field and make it accessible to the next generation of mechanics, engineers, designers, pilots, astronauts, and more. They want the next generation to reflect the population of the Puget Sound area, which includes groups typically underrepresented in aerospace.

“We want to introduce learners to the opportunities right in our community,” she said. “To create that aspiration. … That is, to cause someone to think: I could see myself as this. I could imagine myself on this path.”

To do this, the Museum often takes its show on the road, so to speak, bringing a portable planetarium or rocketry program to schools. In addition, it hosts groups such as Girl Scouts to meet an astronaut or use a flight simulator, to name just a few examples. But there’s more than that: Amelia’s Aero Club brings middle-school learners together to explore STEM topics while making friends, chatting, and laughing a lot.

High school juniors in the Washington Aerospace Scholars program participate in an online course developed in partnership with the University of Washington, with resources from NASA. Then they attend a summer residency at the Museum and design a mission to Mars, and “they’re very, very serious,” said Riley Black. These scholars can earn five college credits.

In addition, the Museum’s Aviation Learning Center and Challenger Learning Center go

beyond the gallery exhibits that most of us see: These are active, immersive, high-energy places.

“We want to give kids a vision of what the possibilities are, and we’ve got a unique community space where we can do it,” Riley Black said. Some of the educational programs

include a complimentary Museum membership that a student can continue to use with an adult family member until age 19.

The Museum has something to engage everyone from kindergartners to high school seniors. In addition to presentations and hands-on learning, its programs feature fantastic speakers, industry mentors, field trips, and more. People who have actually flown planes and traveled to space make appearances at the Museum all the time.

Have we piqued your interest? Have you wondered what to do with that kid who is always talking about planes and space exploration? The possibilities are many and varied. A good place to start is a trip to the Museum or a visit to this website: museumofflight.org/ Education

 A young learner troubleshoots an alarm sounding during a simulated space mission in the Museum’s Challenger Learning Center. SPONSORED BY

 Two Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program students discuss their wing design during an activity facilitated by engineers from The Boeing Company.

ant concepts in science, math, history, and the arts.

Rock Solid Science

120 West Dayton, Edmonds 98020 info@rocksolidscience.com rocksolidscience.com

Spark curiosity at the new Rock Solid Learning Lab! Kids dig into rocks, fossils, and earth science through hands-on exhibits, gemstone mining, and a live AR sandbox. Perfect for birthdays and family adventures — plus engaging, NGSS-aligned programs for schools and field trips.

Sound Experience

211 Seton Rd., Port Townsend 98368 360-379-0438 soundexp.org

Sound Experience offers hands-on day sails and multi-day voyages that inspire young people to become sailors and stewards. Students connect maritime history to today’s ocean issues: plankton’s role, microplastics, and everyday choices. Aboard Adventuress, groups engage in active learning, discovering how community, nature, culture, and infrastructure intersect to shape healthy waterways.

HISTORY & CULTURE

Bill and Melinda Gates Discovery Center

440 5th Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-709-3100

discoverycenter@gatesfoundation.org discovergates.org

At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, young people are invited to explore interactive exhibitions, global health innovations, and the powerful stories of foundation partners and communities as they work to fight poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Tours are a great way for young adults and/or adult groups of 10+ guests to engage with the Discovery Center.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

5519 Five Mile Dr., Tacoma 98407 253-404-3970

fortnisqually@tacomaparks.com metroparkstacoma.org/place/ fort-nisqually-living-history-museum

Fort Nisqually is a living history museum where guides in period clothing demonstrate the crafts of the 1850s and engage

visitors in historic dialogue. Students can take guided tours of the fort, have a classroom visit by a time traveler dressed in period clothing, or explore the contents of a classroom case on loan from the museum.

Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum

5917 S 196th St., Kent 98032 206-764-9453, info@thunderboats.org thunderboats.ning.com/page/ victory-education-program

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum is the nation’s only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. The Victory Education Program is a rigorously researched, classroom-tested curriculum using the magic of racing to inspire students to pursue and excel in STEM education. The program is designed to encourage all children to envision themselves as potential engineers and problem solvers. Offering both classroom visits and field trips.

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

325 5th Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-770-2700, info@mopop.org mopop.org

Education is a key focus for MoPOP, a

Outdoor Fun in Renton with the Environmental Science Center!

The Environmental Science Center is a nonproﬁt organization oﬀering experiential environmental education programs for all to inspire environmental stewardship actions and to deepen our community’s relationship with the local environment.

Family Programs

Join one of our free family-friendly nature education programs in Renton designed to help you explore the health of the Cedar River for humans and salmon. Drop-in science time, nature story time, library visits, Halloween events, and more!

Cedar River Salmon Festival

Join the Environmental Science Center and community partners on October 11 at Liberty Park for Renton’s newest salmon festival! Come observe migrating salmon, become a salmon scientist, create family fun, and learn more about how you can become a salmon hero by helping salmon.

Find more information about our programs: envsciencecenter.org

@EnvironmentalScienceCenter

@environment.sciencecenter

@enviro.sciencecenter

cultural institution designed to explore the creative process and promote critical thinking. A school visit allows students to experience interactive exhibitions that highlight the nation’s musical culture and history, discover the role that imagination plays in fictional literature and films, explore the development and effects of technology, and learn the craft of making music.

Nordic Heritage Museum

2655 NW Market St., Seattle 98107 206-789-5707 info@nordicmuseum.org nordicmuseum.org/school-programs

The Nordic Heritage Museum honors the legacy of Nordic immigrants in the Northwest. The museum invites school groups in grades 1-12 to visit the exhibits, either on guided or self-guided tours. Teacher Packets and Outreach Trunks are also available to teach about Nordic culture, music, dance, arts, history, Norse mythology and Vikings.

Northwest African American Museum

2300 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle 98144 206-518-6000 info@naamnw.org naamnw.org

The Northwest African American Museum documents and exhibits the unique historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Reservations are required for group and guided tours.

Northwest Railway Museum

38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie 98065 425-888-3030 ext. 7202 info@trainmuseum.org trainmuseum.org/index.php/ programs-events/education

The Northwest Railway Museum is located in a Victorian depot. Students learn how the railway changed Washington and influenced settlement while they experience the excitement of a working railroad. The School Train program can be tailored to groups of all ages. The museum also offers educational programming, lessons, tours, and activities.

Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village

7716 Ohop Valley Road E., Eatonville 98328 360-832-6300 pioneerfarmmuseum.org/ group-tours-programs

Pioneer Farm and Ohop Indian Village takes visitors through the daily lives of pioneer and Native American children in the 1880s with costumed docents and plenty of hands-on activities. Classes can arrange for a 90-minute tour of the homestead cabin and farm (mid-March through November) or schedule an in-class presentation for individual classrooms or the entire

school. Overnight programs available.

NATURE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Academic Adventures

15510 Rosario Beach Road, Anacortes 98221

360-708-3286

andrew.rice@academicsandadventures.org academicsandadventures.org

Academic Adventures is an inquiry focused Coastal Ecology and Marine Biology Field School based in Anacortes. Students participate in the scientific process and are surrounded by the specific habitats, organisms and ecosystems they are studying. Programs for grades K-12 include one-day field trips, multi-day field school, and naturalist programs.

Environmental Science Center Pre K-8

Liberty Park Building: 1101 Bronson Way N, Renton 98057 206-561-7633

programs@environmentalsciencecenter.org envsciencecenter.org

The Environmental Science Center is a nonprofit organization offering experiential environmental education programs to inspire environmental stewardship actions and deepen our community’s relationship with the local environment. We offer field trip programs for students in grades 4 to 8, family programs, and outdoor exploration kits, all to explore the health of the Cedar River for salmon and people.

FISH (Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery)

125 W Sunset Way, Issaquah 98027 425-392-1118

education@issaquahfish.org issaquahfish.org

FISH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting watershed stewardship through education. FISH offers tours of the hatchery for groups of all ages throughout the fall when the salmon arrive in Issaquah to spawn. FISH also offers in-class presentations to schools and homeschool groups either in conjunction with the students’ visit to the hatchery in the fall, or any time in the spring or winter.

King County Wastewater Treatment Plants

Plants in Renton, Woodinville and West Seattle 206-477-5371 kingcounty.gov/services/environment/ wastewater/education.aspx

The Wastewater Treatment Division’s education programs provide information on treatment plants, clean water processes and technology, resource recovery, pollution prevention for homes and businesses, and Puget Sound health. Learn where it

all goes when you brush and flush. School tours for King County schools, grades 4 to 12, are available in Renton, Seattle and now Woodinville for all King County residents. School field trips can include water quality testing, beach cleanup or a community recycled resources garden project. Ask about the Wheels to Water bus program.

Marine Science and Technology Center

28203 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines 98198 206-592-4000 mast@highline.edu mast.highline.edu

The MaST Center is Highline College’s marine biology and aquarium facility. Located 4 miles south of campus at Redondo Beach and with easy access to a variety of nearby habitats, the 2,500-square-foot facility offers public space, a classroom, laboratories, offices, research areas with state-of-the-art equipment, and an aquarium. The Aquarium has over 15 tanks totaling over 250 native Puget Sound marine species.

Pacific Bonsai Museum

2515 S 336th St., Federal Way 98003 253-353-7345 info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org pacificbonsaimuseum.org

Pacific Bonsai Museum offers families a unique blend of nature, art, and interactive learning in a peaceful outdoor setting. Home to one of the finest bonsai collections in North America, the museum transforms tiny trees into big adventures for children and adults alike.

Pacific Marine Research

9534 NE Shore Dr. Indianola WA 98342 206-601-8426 fieldtrips@marinescienceafloat.org marinescienceafloat.org

Pacific Marine Research is now offering to bring the wonders of Puget Sound’s Marine life to your classroom. Plankton in the classroom presentations are available in the Fall and Spring. The program is directed toward 3rd grade through High School. Pat Maxwell, PMR’s plankton guy, will bring our video microscope, sampling equipment, and collected live samples of plankton to your group for a guided exploration of the abundance of marine life in a few drops of water.

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon 98273 susan.wood@ecy.wa.gov ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/ Shoreline-coastal-management/ Padilla-Bay-reserve/Education-programs At low tide, Padilla Bay exposes miles of mudflats formed by sediment from the Skagit River. The area is a perfect habitat

for various estuary plants and animals, making it an excellent place for nature study. Programs are offered for grades pre-K to 12 and can include a lecture, slide shows, videos, and hands-on lab and fieldwork. Facilities include exhibits and an aquarium. Programs are free, but donations are accepted.

Rock Solid Science

120 West Dayton, Edmonds 98020 info@rocksolidscience.com rocksolidscience.com

Spark curiosity at the new Rock Solid Learning Lab! Kids dig into rocks, fossils, and earth science through hands-on exhibits, gemstone mi ning, and a live AR sandbox. Perfect for birthdays and family adventures — plus engaging, NGSS-aligned programs for schools and field trips.

Seattle Tilth

Good Shepherd Center: 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle 98103 206-633-0451

tilthalliance.org/our-work/youth-families

Our gardens and farm are amazing places to learn in wetlands, under the kiwi vines, farm fields, garden plots and kitchen. Bring your class for a field trip or

service learning visit and leave inspired. Each program is thoughtfully designed to promote environmental stewardship and encourage food systems learning. Experiences available for pre-school through high school.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

education@epa.gov epa.gov/students

Educators and K-12 students can access documents and resources about environmental topics such as climate change, conservation, recycling and much more. The website also offers links to grants, professional development, educator workshops and conferences, homework resources, games, science fair projects and more.

Volunteer Park Conservatory

1400 E Galer St., Seattle 98112 206-322-4112

foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org volunteerparkconservatory.org/ calendar/monthly-guided-tour

The Conservatory, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the few remaining original Victorian public

glasshouses in the country. It shelters a tropical plant collection and provides a warm, quiet, beautiful refuge.

PERFORMING ARTS

Edmonds Center for the Arts

410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds 98020 425-275-4485

edmondscenterforthearts.org/ learn-and-engage/school-programs/

Each season, on its Main Stage, ECA presents Education Matinees for students from pre-K to high school. ECA also offers student workshops, teacher development, artist outreach, and more.

GreenStage

206-748-1551

greenstage@greenstage.org greenstage.org/content/education

As Seattle’s Shakespeare in the Park Company and Seattle’s longest-running Shakespeare Company, GreenStage is committed to presenting quality productions of classical theater in a manner that is accessible to all. Classroom Bard brings Shakespeare to the classroom with 45-minute versions of popular Shakespeare classics.

Living Voices

3417 Evanston Ave N #225, Seattle 98103 206-328-0798 livingvoices@livingvoices.org livingvoices.org

Living Voices offers interactive multimedia theatre programs that bring history into the classroom. Each performance combines live acting with archival film to spark student curiosity, encourage discussion, and meet curriculum standards. Programs cover civil rights, immigration, women’s voices, and more for grades 3-12 and community audiences.

Pacific Northwest Ballet

301 Mercer St., Seattle 98109 206-441-2435 pnbschool@pnb.org pnb.org/community/programs

PNB’s Community Education programs offer opportunities for students and teachers to learn, see, and explore the art of dance. Each season, PNB offers several student matinees, some with open set changes and live music so students can witness the method behind the magic. PNB also offers field trips, workshops, and more. See

the community programs page for more details.

Seattle Children’s Theatre Adrienne Dillard-Coons Drama School

201 Thomas Street, Seattle, WA 98109 206-859-4079 ext. 10137 dramaschool@sct.org sct.org/education-programs

ADC Drama School offers joyful theatre classes and camps for young minds from toddlers to teens. Guided by professional teaching artists, our programs spark imagination, boost confidence, and nurture self-expression through fun, collaborative, and skill-building experiences.

Seattle Opera

363 Mercer St., Seattle 98109 206-389-7600 education@seattleopera.org seattleopera.org/classes-camps-clubs/ for-schools

To make opera irresistible to young people, Seattle Opera’s Education department has tailored its education programs for grade-schoolers and middle schoolers. Through its matinee shows and by bringing opera into school, students will see

opera through immersive performances and learning.

Seattle Repertory Theatre

155 Mercer St., Seattle 98109 206-443-2210

seattlerep.org/audience-programs/ youth-engagement

From discounted student matinees, playwriting programs and continuing education the Seattle Repertory Theatre fosters a love of performance and the arts for all ages.

Seattle Symphony

Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle 98101 206-215-4700

seattlesymphony.org/ education-and-community/schools

The Seattle Symphony offers a multitude of education programs for students and teachers to build and foster lifelong relationships with symphonic music. Seattle Symphony provides musical story times for toddlers, elementary workshops and Friday matinees for older students.

Seattle Theatre Group

Paramount, Moore and Neptune theaters

911 Pine St., Seattle 98101 206-682-1414

stgpresents.org/learn-engage/ for-students-educators

STG’s Education Programs provide training and classes focused on personal and professional development for participants in schools, community centers, and STG theatres. These sessions and events aim to empower, enrich, and celebrate participants’ quality of life using the arts.

Stone Soup Theatre

1414 N. 42nd St., Seattle 98103 206-388-9212

stonesouptheatre.org/school-outreach

Designed to fit the needs of K-12 students, we have integrated state learning standards with the belief that theatre is the perfect medium to serve students with diverse learning styles. We provide after-school and performance programs to more than 35 private and public schools in the greater Seattle area.

Studio East

10718 NE 68th St., Kirkland 98033 425-820-1800

info@studio-east.org studio-east.org/education

Studio East offers performing arts education programming for students age 4-19 through classes, camps and workshops in our home base in Kirkland, and at schools around the community. Check out StoryBook Theater as well for programs and performances for ages 3 to 10.

S.T.E.M.

Code.org

801 Fifth Ave., Suite 2100, Seattle 98101 code.org

Code.org provides educational resources for all ages, free of cost. The online courses on Code Studio are meant for use in all settings — in-school, home-schooling, after-school — and can be taught by teachers, parents or volunteers. We offer teacher professional development workshops and school district partnerships to bring computer science into the classroom and make it accessible to all students.

Environmental Science Center

Pre K-8

Liberty Park Building: 1101 Bronson Way N, Renton 98057 206-561-7633 programs@environmentalsciencecenter.org envsciencecenter.org

iFLY Indoor

Skydiving - Seattle

349 Tukwila Pkwy, Tukwila 98188 206-244-4359 iflyworld.com/seattle

DRAMA SCHO OL CAMPS & CLASSES AT SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE

KidsQuest Children’s Museum

1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue 98004 425-637-8100 info@kidsquestmuseum.org kidsquestmuseum.org

KidsQuest Children’s Museum is an educational and fun experience for schools, clubs, and other organizations to enjoy hours of hands-on learning. In-class programs, in-school science fairs, homeschool workshops, and ScoutQuest workshops are also available.

Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle 98108 206-764-5700 education@museumofflight.org museumofflight.org/education

Naval Undersea Museum

1 Garnett Way, Keyport 98345 360-396-4148 navalunderseamuseum.org/education

The Naval Undersea Museum holds the country’s most comprehensive collection of U.S. Navy artifacts, documents and reference material related to torpedoes, mines, diving and salvage, submarine technology and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).

SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention

1312 Bay St. Bellingham 98225 360-738-3886 abby@sparkmuseum.org sparkmuseum.org/field-trips

Bring your students to SPARK Museum — where discovery sparks imagination. Hands-on exhibits and electrifying demonstrations make science and history unforgettable. Perfect for grades 3–12, our field trips inspire curiosity, spark discussion, and connect classroom learning to real-world innovation in a way textbooks never can.

University of Washington Planetarium and Observatory

UW Campus, Seattle 98195 astro.washington.edu/ uw-planetarium#group

The astronomy department at UW has several outreach programs including their planetarium, observatory, mobile planetarium, astronomy curriculum and educator clearinghouse.

VISUAL ARTS

Coyote

Central: 2300 E. Cherry St., Seattle 98122 coyotecentral.org

We provide the Studio Coyote experience for groups of youth from schools (public, private, or charter) as well as community-based organizations. These programs are often held during the daytime as part of the school curriculum and expose students to creative classes that they wouldn’t otherwise experience. Most often held at our Central District location, the mediums provided include Welding, Woodworking, Cooking, Photography, Acting, and more!

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle 98109 206-753-4940 groups@chihulygardenandglass.com chihulygardenandglass.com/ visit/plan-your-visit

Providing a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of Dale Chihuly, the exhibition includes 12 viewing areas, including the centerpiece Glasshouse and the lush Garden. School groups are given discounted rates for admission and for tours.

Frye Art Museum

704 Terry Ave., Seattle 98104 206-622-9250 fryemuseum.org/school-educators

Opened in 1952, the Frye Art Museum exhibits late nineteenth and early twentieth century European paintings and hosts notable exhibitions of works by internationally renowned and emerging artists. School & Educator Programs at the Frye Art Museum provide engaging, meaningful, and accessible learning experience for all students.

Rock Solid Science

120 West Dayton, Edmonds 98020 info@rocksolidscience.com rocksolidscience.com

Schack Art Center

2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett 98201 425-309-7723

artsinfo@schack.org schack.org/schools-educators

Schack’s K-12 education programs offer unique learning opportunities through accredited teacher workshops, art docent training for parent/volunteers, a lending library of Art Outreach Suitcases, an annual college scholarship, art competitions for middle and high school students,

exhibition space, gallery field trips and more. These programs offer students and teachers the ability to develop critical understandings of art and culture and their relationship to our own lives.

Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum & Olympic Sculpture Park

SAM Downtown: 1300 First Ave., Seattle Seattle Asian Art Museum: Volunteer Park, 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle Olympic Sculpture Park: 2901 Western Ave., Seattle 206-654-3100

schooltours@seattleartmuseum.org seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/ programs/school-tours

SAM offers programs at the museum’s three sites and in the classroom, designed to engage students of all ages in deep looking, critical thinking, and creative art making. These inspiring, adaptable programs build direct connections between works of art, classroom curriculum, and students’ own experiences and backgrounds. Guided tours, art workshops, classroom visits, teacher workshops, resources, and educator previews are all available to make art a part of every classroom.

SIFF Film Center

Located in Seattle Center: 167 Republican St, Seattle 98109 206-464-5830 education@siff.net siff.net/education

Celebrating two complementary activities — film viewing and filmmaking — SIFF Education includes compelling, relevant and enjoyable films alongside meaningful workshops. Workshops include filmmaker visits to school classrooms, special student screenings both in-school and at SIFF venues, film study and discussion guides, post-film discussions and digital technology classes.

Tacoma Art Museum

1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma 98402 253-272-4258

education@tacomaartmuseum.org tacomaartmuseum.org/education

Tacoma Art Museum offers a variety of tours, workshops and other resources for teachers and students. Museum tours explore current exhibitions, create studio art projects and incorporate curricular subjects such as language arts, social studies, math and science. Online curriculum guides, self-guided tours and professional development workshops are also available.