The Kids Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island is Kitsap County’s premier children’s museum and serves over 35,000 visitors annually. KiDiMu has been dedicated to fulfilling the early developmental needs of the children in the community. The exhibits are designed to stimulate and challenge young minds, promoting learning, growth, and discovery in a fun and interactive way.
The play options cover a wide range of areas, from make-believe and science to engineering, art, physics, and beyond. Budding scientists explore the Nature Telescope, Pixelization pin wall, the Nano, and Women in STEM exhibits. Creativity lovers tinker in the Creation Station, Light Wall, and Art Studio, while imaginative kids play in the Our Town exhibit.
Targeted for kids six months to 10 years, KiDiMu is located In the heart of downtown Winslow next to restaurants, shops, and wineries. Parents will enjoy exploring the exhibits and playing on the light wall. The museum is continuously monitored to be safe and clean and there is an outdoor area for fresh air and getting the wiggles out.
Attractions
Our Town – a make-believe town with a bank, vet clinic, and grocery store
Pirate Treehouse equipped with a slide
Ferry Helm
Bug Microscope
Creation Station – a builder’s dream with a Rigamajig that has endless fabrication options
Outside Play Area with rock climbing wall, light wall, rotating STEM exhibits, arts & crafts room
Year-Round Programming
First Friday: Pay-what-you-will admission & Art Walk
Minimu – bi-weekly pop-up for little ones
Stem Pop-Ups
Fall Events
October – Costume Swap
November – Dia De Los Muertos
Winter Events
December – Holidays at Kidimu and Gingerbread House Making
Sock Skating – Come slip and slide on our faux skating rink. Take off your shoes and skate along the slippery surface in your socks.
Noon’s Year Eve – Ring in 2024 with wishes for the new year, making party hats & firework art, and a special countdown to noon!
Kids Discovery Museum
Winter Hours (Begin September 11):
1pm – 5pm Monday & Friday
9am – 4pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday
Closed Wednesdays
kidimu.org
BY MORGAN MARICI