In addition to First Thursday entrance, many museums now offer free entrance days on the first Friday of the month too. Here are a few more museums that you can visit for free today if you are looking for something to do. (note – be sure to call ahead to confirm that nothing has changed in their hours or pricing policy)

 

Free Entrance To Hands On Childrens Museum

 

This museum is in Olympia and offers free entrance from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for the evening on the first Friday of each month.

 

Free Childrens Museum Of Tacoma Entrance (Note – closed for remodel until 1/14)

 

This is a small (but quaint) children’s museum in the heart of downtown Tacoma. The offer free entrance from 10:00am to 7:00pm on the first Friday of the month.  You can read more about my families trip to the Childrens Museum yesterday if you are interested in a first hand account.

 

Free Admission To KidsQuest Children’s Musuem

 

This museum is located in Factoria and offers free entrance from 5:00pm to 8:00pm the First Friday evening of the month.  You will also be able to get free parking here so thats another bonus.

 

Free Entrance To Bellevue Art Museum

 

First Friday of the month Bellevue Art Museum offers free admission from 11 am to 8pm.

 

Frye Museum Storytelling In The Galleries -

 

The Frye Museum in Seattle is always free (and offers free parking).  On Fridays though they offer a children’s story time with movement and play by Frye educators or librarians from The Seattle Public Library. Visit the galleries after story time.  Storytime is best suited for ages 3 to 5 with adult and takes place from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. on the first Fridays of the month.

 

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