Seattle children's museum

So max and I hit up Seattle Children's Museum today and had. BLAST! There is SO much to do there you could seriously spend the entire day! I can't believe we haven't gone sooner! But with this dreary weather upon us, now is the perfect time!

We spent about 2-3 hours there and I already know what we could do differently next time to make it easier for Mumma and more fun for Max! Here is what we did this first time around and I'll list below what I will do next time!

There is parking everywhere around the Seattle Center, but it's pricey. As far as I know there isn't really another option. Alot of the pay lots are cheaper if you arrive before 10am. I paid 15$ for 3 hours, but it would've been 10$ if I had gotten there before 10am. I parked right next to the EMP (5th and Harrison). This was the perfect distance to the museum. I will park there again. :). I brought our stroller, not knowing how far Id end up walking and here's where it got tricky. You do need something to get from car to museum, but then once inside they prefer you to "park" your stroller at the entrance. I had brought my huge purse, my peacoat, a blanket for max all along w my big jogging stroller. I didn't feel comfortable leaving all of that at the entrance (that you can't see) so I pushed it all around the museum (pain in my a**). So I would suggest baby wearing (ergo,moby,or carry them) to get into the museum, or bringing an umbrella stroller that is easier and cheaper (if someone had the balls to snag it). I also wouldn't bring my purse, just money and phone/camera.

Another aspect to think of is food/snacks. You are able to come and go with a hand stamp, and there is a great food court upstairs. I decided to check it out w Max today. Great stuff but PRICEY. There was a kids friendly restaurant which was great. I got Max PB&J w/ grapes and chocolate milk. And he wouldn't eat the sandwich (they made it with really chunky wheat/grain bread, sunflower butter and jelly. And it cost 9$. Shoot. So next time I will bing his lunch and maybe go eat upstairs and get something special for myself :).

So all in all we had a super fun day, and now we know what to do next time! The entrance fee is totally worth it (7.50$ each, 6.50$ for grandparents). I plan to go often now :) I can't wait to go with Daddy, girlfriends, and auntie! And maybe for Maxs bday we will get a year pass :)

So don't forget:
-park close and cheap
-baby wear
-bring lunch unless you don't mind spending 20$ for you and bb
-remember you can go in and out as much as wanted

Hope to see you there soon!
XOXOX LOVE,
Museum-smart Mumma