Children's museum is always awesome and my nephew had such a fun time. The food was pretty good - a…read morestep above fast food. I got the pizza quesadilla and while it was pretty basic it did genuinely taste good, especially dipped in their marinara sauce. Big pieces of pepperoni and melted cheese. The chicken bites were decent, the breading was a little thicker than I would have liked but the chicken meat was moist. The slushie was, well, a slushie. It didn't feel overpriced and as far as having food in the building after kiddos play for hours and hours, I was pretty happy with our meal. It's worth it to just grab some lunch here if the kids are hungry!

I was told Hands On Children's Museum is a must do with kids and I'm glad we finally got here…read morebefore we move back east. I think we spent close to 5 hours here and my kids would of stayed longer but I had a few stops to make and saw their was going to be some traffic going home so decided it was time to go. There 2 floors and a decent size outdoor area. It was rainy when we went but that didn't stop by kids from checking out the outdoor area. The art lab was huge. There were so many things to check out my kids were so engaged and didn't want to leave.

This place is amazing! Love that it's free. Thought it might be too educational and not enough fun…read morefor some out-of-town visitors with an eight and eleven year-old but they loved it and learned so much. It's small but we spent more time there than intended and coupled with the outdoor features, we didn't end up making it inside museum though we originally planned to do both. They also some neat swag that's useful. My spouse has been using the grease scraper since haha. The people working here are also very nice and welcoming. Recommended little stop!

This free discovery center across from the Children's Museum was a lot of fun, and educational…read more They have a scavenger hunt for the kids to do to help them learn more about water, and they get a prize once they finish it. They have a small free lot for parking which is nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful when the kids needed a hint about one of the questions on the scavenger hunt.

This was a really fun experience. Myself and my wife really enjoyed the two hour Chehalis valley…read morerailroad tour. We were in town for the weekend for other activities, and we decided to do this as a tourist activity as well. We took the last train of the day, so unfortunately we did not get to tour the museum as we were running late, but the train ride was amazing. The steam engine train is not running right now, which was a bummer, but they still run rides on a diesel engine train. We had a very funny conductor that kept us entertained. The ride was very peaceful and tranquil and on an older train so we appreciated the tranquility. There were not many people on the train with us, just two other couples. We were almost running late and the employee met us at the coach to give us our tickets, which was appreciated. The ride included pictures of the Chehalis River, scenery, wildlife, and more. The train and coach were definitely older, so we appreciated that classic vibe. I do know they also have special event dinner rides and such as well that they host several times per year. Overall, I definitely recommend the Chehalis railroad tour. It was a great experience!

Very fun they served hot chocolate and cookies and Santa was there the kids loved it.....I'd…read moredefinitely take the kids back to do it again..

Children's Museum for free! Yep! They ask for donation and I was happy to donate! The staff are…read morecourteous and helpful and even caution the unruly kids running around! Water play area is definitely the most high activity zone. My kid almost spent an hour playing in that area. The air flow duct with scarves is another fun area for the kid. Among all the other museums I have visited, the painting, arts & crafts area is quite unique to this museum. The wooden boards and the net at the end of the museum is another adventure for all kids and not available in other museums. This was the first time I saw my kid feeling the courage to climb over the ropes and explore. The paid parking area near the museum has good number of spots but the signs can be confusing as it says "only reserved" and you tend to wonder if you will get ticketed. Park Mobile app location 50271 is good and confirmed by museum folks! Or there is street parking too!

This isn't a very large children's museum, but my 5 and 8 year old had a ton of fun playing. It's…read moreso nice that it is pay what you can so that anyone can come. We were impressed by the cleanliness. Though, I didn't look closely, nothing jumped out as being gross. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop, but I wouldn't go too far out of the way for it.

Directions : this requires base access - via JBLM main gate, just a couple streets pass the…read moreexchange, turn toward JBLM MWR tent, bowling alley and Children's Museum. At arrival you're greeted and they ask kid age, donation optional (I usually bring cash for the drop box). On Sunday at open, it was quiet. My 4 yr old likes to build with giant magnatiles, climb, play with stuffies, art work, and the water area. So basically all of it. It's age appropriate for 6m to about 7. My 9 yr old will come but he gets bored a bit faster. Usually the kids and parents are friendly! Snack vending machines are in the lobby area and bathrooms are kid friendly. My kid also likes the playground outside.

Well maintained. Several different areas to play. They have a sensory water station with toys,…read moreclimbing structure, tables for crafts ect. It's donation based, so leave what you desire. They have several areas parents can sit and watch, bathrooms and water fountains.

What a great experience and a gem of a place, here in downtown Chehalis! We had driven past it…read moremany times and never really stopped in. Decided to make the plunge a couple of weeks ago and boy am I glad we did! It is an old, renovated train station/depot building - that's now a museum to celebrate and remember the bygone eras of the towns and county. There are multiple displays and exhibits that highlight the many chapters of Lewis County's history and culture, from the time of Native Americans and early pioneers all the way to 1950's. It is filled with actual items from each era (tools, appliances, clothes, maps, merchandise, etc). It really does much to bring history alive and allow visitors to see with their own eyes, and not just in photographs, what people used and lived with. The highlight of the museum, though, is of course the trains! All the way towards the back of the building is a ginormous electric model train set! It's set up to mimic the geography and landscape of Lewis Co. and is so captivating. There are two separate sets and each actually work with the push of a button. There is also a medium sized wooden train set for the kids to enjoy. My two boys absolutely love it!! At just $5 per adult and free for the littles, it's a bargain! I highly recommend the Lewis County Historical Museum for a wonderful time with great fun and learnings for the whole family!!

This is a great 'halfway' stop between Portland and Seattle. Get out, stretch your legs and check…read moreout some very interesting exhibits about all kinds of 'goings on' in Washington's first county! The General Store area, with costumes to try on and stuff to play with, is a big hit with kids!

This was the most immersive pioneer experience we have ever found. Kids can churn their own butter,…read moremilk a cow, there is black smithing, you get to use farm tools and washboards to wash clothes. The Native American tour was also so detailed. And the kids got to play Native American games and shoot arrows and spears! The kids also loved dressing up in pioneer clothes and native dresses! All of the tour guides were very knowledgeable and welcoming! Would definitely recommend!

Took all 4 kids here for a school outing. First time here, very professional staff, clean,…read moreinformative environment. Lots of hands on activities and lessons that adults and kids can all benefit from. Interaction with live animals, horse drawn wagon rides, candle making, blacksmith activities and more. Highly recommend!

Five stars all the way. This museum is amazing. So many things to see and to learn more about our…read moreVeterans This is a great place to take your family and friends. It's a great place to take your kids and teach them about our Veterans and their great sacrifice they have given for our freedom's. I highly recommend this place for everyone

I don't know if they hate their Commander in Chief, Donald Trump.......or just Dolly Parton…read more But even when notified by e-mail......they refuse to fly their American flag at half-staff....................as Ordered by President Donald Trump.

Very interesting! Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything about the planes and…read morehelicopters. Our toddler grandson loved it too. It was well worth the visit!

My hubby's a SERIOUS aviation fan, and we're pretty spoiled by the Air Force museum here in the…read moreDayton, OH area, but the one plane that's his ABSOLUTE favorite, the Corsair, is MIA here in this area. We've been on a quest to find it here locally and on recent trips back east, with no luck, so when he heard that there was one on the W. Coast, not too far from where we would be visiting in Oregon, this tiny but well-laid out museum became our (his...) first MUST STOP location, even if it was several hours out of our way!! The Corsair was back on display after several years of being completely restored, and even from a non-fanatic's point of view, they did a GREAT job on this baby, and are justifiably proud of it here!! Interesting, informative displays, lots of history, and very informative friendly guides if you need more info. Not a ton to see, but if you're in the area (or even several hours/time zones away...) it's definitely worth a visit!!

I'm surprised there are no updated photos or reviews about this Longview gem!…read more No worries. I'm here to save the day. We've come to the CDM a few times. It's always a fun low stimulation activity we enjoy doing on the rainy days. We love all the inclusiveness to the facility. It never seems to be too busy. Parents have always been very attentive to their own children. There's a little kid room. I'd say more for ages 1-7. There are signs and rules to follow. Our child hasn't got sick from this place yet, mind the signs, please. When a sign says "shows off" take yo shoes off. Then there's a bigger kid room (my toddler loves it nonetheless). This room has more ages 5-10 age range. There's some nature stuff, a tiny grocery store with cute carts. Doctors office. The train was a newer one. There's different STEM type activities as well. Very open space for many kids to play at once. It's extremely cute for a nonprofit kids space. Then occasionally they have their "Science Room" open. It's pretty cute! A little more for older kids like 7-13. Definitely keep an eye on your more squirrelly kids in this area. But very cool space when it's open! Anyhoosies, we really enjoy the CDM. They also do events quite often. I believe they have a mascot. They're pretty active on their Facebook page. Only downside, their hours change often it seems. We can't go often due to our schedules not matching their open times. It's okay though. I understand staffing can be difficult and whatnot. Hope this helped! Happy Yelping(:

First visit today during MUD day! They did a good job, setting up different stations and providing…read moreopportunities to play and learn. And to wash off! We will definitely have to come back again for indoor time.