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Children's Underground

Name: Children's Underground
Address: 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA, 98902, US
Telephone: (509) 248-0747

Yakima, WA

Hands-on children’s play space inside Yakima Valley Museum with a frontier town, train set, reading nook, and story times.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for toddlers through early elementary

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Visit style

museum play corner

Birthday parties

Available

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Editor's Take

Best approached as a museum play space rather than a full-scale indoor playground, but a very worthwhile Yakima option for younger kids.

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Best Fit

Best For

Preschoolers and younger elementary kids who like imaginative play corners
Families pairing indoor play with a museum outing
Playdates that benefit from a calmer reading-and-discovery component

Less Ideal For

Kids seeking trampolines, obstacle courses, or large climbing structures
Families who want food service or party-center style amenities
Visitors looking for a standalone private-play venue

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Play features

Pretend playMuseum exhibits

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 9

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Mondayclosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sundayclosed

Hours PatternOpen during museum hours Tuesday-Saturday

Play StyleHands-on museum play and imaginative exploration

ProgrammingKid-friendly programs such as story times are offered through the museum calendar

Pricing Snapshot

Adult Admission$8

Child Admission$5 for ages 6-18

Membership NoteMuseum memberships include access to Children's Underground and other exhibits

Senior Admission$6

Student Admission$6

Under 6Free

About the Venue

Children's Underground is the kid-focused play space inside Yakima Valley Museum, built around imaginative, hands-on discovery rather than big climbing equipment. Families will find a kid-sized frontier town, train set, blocks, puppets, puzzles, and a cozy reading nook, making it a good fit for slower museum playdates. It works especially well for younger children and families already interested in pairing play with a museum visit.

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