KidsQuest Children's Museum — Bellevue, Washington

Address1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

HoursMon CLOSED; Tue–Thu 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday hours vary with programming — confirm on the official site (official plan page, week of verification)

PricesIndividuals ages 1+ $16.75 (dynamic pricing applies on high-attendance holidays/breaks); babies under 1 FREE; members FREE (official)

Price notesOfficial plan page pricing, with the venue's own dynamic-pricing note for peak days. 'Play for Less' discounted admission is $5 (official — eligibility details on the venue's site; see Perks).

Age notesOfficial self-description: exhibits for children ages 0–10; babies under 1 free. The 9–12 band is included only up to age 10 per that description.

BookingOfficial: reservations are encouraged for all guests including members, can be made up to 4 weeks ahead, and set a timed start after which guests may stay all day.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityOfficial plan page publishes Low Sensory Afternoons (the museum closes at 3 p.m. on the third Thursday monthly for the program) — the basis for the 'sensory' attribute. Stroller parking is provided outside under a covered ramp; wheelchair/quiet: Not confirmed.

ParkingDowntown Bellevue parking near the museum; confirm options on the official site.

Hours in detailSample week shown on the plan page (October 26 - November 1): Monday CLOSED; Tuesday 9:30am-5pm; Wednesday 9:30am-5pm; Thursday 9:30am-5pm; Friday 9:30am-7pm; Saturday 9am-4pm for the 'Spooktacular Halloween' special event; Sunday 9:30am-5pm. The page also notes the museum is OPEN until 7pm Fridays for extended hours.

Tickets & bookingTimed reservations are encouraged for all visitors, including members, to guarantee daily capacity guidelines. Select a date and start time, then stay and play all day; the last start time of each day gives you 1.5 hours to play (e.g., a 3:30 pm start runs to the 5 pm close). Reservations are available four weeks in advance. Arrive within your check-in window; early or late check-ins depend on museum capacity. All reservations are non-refundable; you may cancel and reschedule up to 48 hours before the start time.

ParkingKidsQuest Parking Lot: $5 (+taxes) per day. Ashwood Parking Lot: 3-hour overflow parking off NE 12th St (pass through the library lot; the library garage is for library patrons only and your vehicle is subject to towing). 929 Garage (929 108th Ave NE): paid parking 1.5 blocks south, $5 for 3 hours with validation. Bellettini valet across the street: up to 3 hours, $15, limited availability. Ashton Parking Garage and 1020 Building: 2 free hours with the Public Park App, then $5 per additional hour. Washington Square Parking Lot is an option on extra busy days but KidsQuest does not validate it. The museum is also near the Bellevue Downtown Light Rail Station and several bus routes.

Sensory notesThe museum CLOSES at 3pm for Low Sensory Afternoons on the third Thursday of each month (plan page).

Age notesAdmission on the plan page: Members FREE; Babies Under 1 FREE; Individuals 1+ $16.75; 'Play for Less' $5. Dynamic pricing applies: pricing is subject to change per person on highly attended holidays and school breaks.

Family facilitiesEating is allowed in the museum at designated snack spots.

Official tipsChoose a start time, then stay and play all day - but note the last start time only leaves 1.5 hours before closing. Dynamic pricing can raise the per-person price on highly attended holidays and school breaks.

Seasonal notesSaturday hours vary with special programming: in the sample week, Saturday ran 9am-4pm for 'Spooktacular Halloween' rather than a standard schedule. The plan page lists holiday closures/special hours, including CLOSED Thursday November 26, Thursday December 24, Friday December 25, and Friday January 1, and OPEN on special Mondays (e.g., January 19, February 16, December 21 and 28) and Wednesday November 11.