– Before You Visit FAQ

Before You Visit FAQ

Members’ Early Access

Current members are invited to experience the wonder of our brand-new expansion.
Come play in 33,000 square feet of NEW exhibits!

Need to renew your membership?
Click here to renew today!

Wednesdays through Sundays
August 10 – September 4
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
No reservations required!
New main entrance on Hoyt Ave.

It is almost time to open Imagine’s new Expansion!

We will be closing the Museum on July 19th to prepare. Imagine will reopen in August. The date will be announced soon, so keep checking our website and social media. Camps, classes, and field trips that are already scheduled will still occur. **This close time will replace our regular annual close time that occurs in September.

Questions? Please email ICM@ImagineCM.org

Important Mask and Food Changes

Effective Saturday, March 12

As of Saturday, March 12, 2022 masks will be optional for visitors at Imagine Children’s Museum. Families will be free to decide whether to mask or not.

We ask that these decisions are honored with compassion, respect and kindness, irrespective of your personal beliefs. Anyone who cannot do so will be asked to leave.

Food and beverages will be allowed in lower-level Commons Area, outside of the Art Studio, during Museum open hours. Food and beverages are NOT allowed on the exhibit floors or rooftop play area.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Reopening Overview
Our plan is based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (updated 4/5/2021) and Healthy Washington Reopening Guidance for Museums (updated 3/19/2021), and World Health Organizations. Dates may change because of mandates or directives.

Waiver
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is a very contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and visitors with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By reserving tickets you acknowledge that you understand and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 for all.

Please check back frequently, as we review and revise requirements, updates will be posted on our website.

What should I expect when I arrive?

Health screen for visitors by signage and verbal confirmation from visitors
Plexi Shields have been added to the Front Desk kiosk
Hand washing or sanitizing is required upon entry
Air scrubbers have been installed

Will I be required to wear a mask?

• As of Saturday, March 12, 2022 masks will be optional for visitors at Imagine Children’s Museum. Families will be free to decide whether to mask or not. We ask that these decisions are honored with compassion, respect and kindness, irrespective of your personal beliefs. Anyone who cannot do so will be asked to leave.

How is the Museum cleaned?

There is a half hour break between sessions to allow for cleaning and sanitizing exhibits
Interactive items in the exhibits are limited per timed session and exchanged between breaks for sanitizing
The Museum is professionally cleaned every evening after closing, including all restrooms

Will there be limits to the number of people in the Museum?

A limited number of visitors will be allowed in the Museum TBD per the Governor’s current phase
There is signage with the occupancy limit in each exhibit area

May I bring food and drink with me?

Food and beverages will be allowed on the 3rd floor multipurpose area. The home of Imagine’s new Grab & Go eatery!

Food and beverages are NOT allowed on the exhibit floors or rooftop play area.

Is the Staff screened before the Museum opens each day?

Yes, the staff has the same health screening as visitors
All Staff will wear an approved mask
Staff will stay within specified physical distance of other Staff and visitors whenever possible
All Staff will actively wash or sanitize hands regularly
There is a COVID Supervisor on staff at all times

Are All Exhibits Open?

• Tall Timbers Rooftop Adventure is open but as always is weather dependent

All New Exhibit

You will want to visit the “all new” Imagine Theatre Exhibit

May I schedule a Birthday Party?

We are accepting requests for an After Hours Birthday Party. Daytime birthday parties have been paused until further notice.

May I schedule an After Hours for my group?

Some After Hours events, such as an After Hours Birthday Party are currently available. Please call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 for more information.

If I cancel my reservation due to illness, may I get a refund?

Currently we do not offer refunds

May I use my coupon for reduced admission?

Only clinic coupons can be redeemed at this time

Hours of Operation

Exciting News!

It is almost time to open Imagine’s new Expansion!

We will be closing the Museum on July 19th to prepare. Imagine will reopen in August.

The date will be announced soon, so keep checking our website and social media.

Camps, classes, and field trips that are already scheduled will still occur.

**This close time will replace our regular annual close time that occurs in September