Museums and parks offer a great way to get your family out of the house during the summer to explore nature and learn new things. However, ticket and pass costs can end up breaking the bank. Good thing you can reserve free museum and park passes with a King County Library System (KCLS) library card!
This post is sponsored by The King County Library System
Grab your library card and get your fill of local art, parks, culture, history and science at the following hot spots:
- Washington State Parks, Check Out Washington
- Reserve a Check Out Washington kit with a Discover Pass, binoculars, field guides and maps to explore the great outdoors with your kids.
- Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM)
- Get your family interested in contemporary visual art, craft and design.
- KidsQuest Children’s Museum
- Let your kids spend an afternoon experiencing hands-on, interactive exhibits that teach them about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
- Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
- Learn about Puget Sound’s rich history through artifacts and stories.
- The Museum of Flight
- A must-see for any child interested in learning about aircrafts and spaceflight.
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- Prove that museums can help your kids explore anything — even contemporary pop culture.
- Northwest Railway Museum
- Take your train enthusiast to visit a heritage railway, historic depot and exhibit hall to learn all about railroad history in the Northwest.
- The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
- Take advantage of a sunny afternoon to view garden displays with over 700 species of rhododendrons.
- Seattle Art Museum (SAM)
- Fill your day with historical and contemporary art pieces.
- Seattle Aquarium
- Learn about aquatic life in Puget Sound and how to protect our delicate ecosystems.
- Washington State History Museum (WSHM)
- Explore Washington state’s history through exhibits and events.
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Take your animal lovers to see animals from all around the world and learn about conservation efforts for critically endangered species.
How to reserve museum and park passes:
- Visit our museum and parks pass page and read the terms and availability for each organization.
- Scroll down to the “Reserve a Pass” section. Current dates and bookable passes will show. New passes are released each day at 2pm for the day two weeks into the future.
- When booking, please note each museum’s terms of use.
- Some require a printed pass.
- Some will accept a digital image of the pass on mobile devices.
- Most passes also require visitors to present a picture I.D. that matches the name on the pass.
- Need help? Call Monday-Saturday: 425-450-1765, Sundays (only): 425-747-2390
