Children's Museums
Highline Heritage Museum
📍 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 1–5 PM |
| Friday | 1–5 PM |
| Saturday | 1–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
About Highline Heritage Museum
Highline Heritage Museum is a children's museum in Burien, WA. The museum features 43 on-site exhibits representing local Highline area history, including unique exhibits on the Miss Burien Hydroplane, D.B. Cooper, and Sea-Tac International Airport development. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 42 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Heritage Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Exhibits
- 43 on-site exhibits on local heritage and culture
- Hours
- Thursday–Sunday 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Admission
- Free for members; tickets available for general admission
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features 43 on-site exhibits representing local Highline area history, including unique exhibits on the Miss Burien Hydroplane, D.B. Cooper, and Sea-Tac International Airport development
- The museum operates its own recording studio where they produce a museum radio station, an uncommon feature for a community heritage museum
- The museum offers specialized collection research services available by appointment on Fridays and behind-the-scenes tours limited to 10 people, indicating a robust archival program
- Exhibits include a Megalonyx (extinct giant ground sloth) specimen, a notable paleontological artifact for a regional heritage museum
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book gallery tours and behind-the-scenes tours in advance by appointment (limit 10 people) to get deeper insights into exhibits like the historic school lockers and Ambaum family history that reviewers found particularly engaging
- If you're interested in aerospace history, prioritize the Sea-Tac International Airport exhibit—reviewers specifically highlighted this as a standout display worth seeing
- Consider membership for free admission, especially if you plan to return multiple times or want to attend the regular Coffee and Chat Thursdays (3-5 PM) and special events like 7 STORIES storytelling nights
- Plan 1-2 hours for your visit—this is a compact, intimate museum where you can thoroughly explore exhibits without a lengthy time commitment, making it ideal for a quick afternoon activity
- Bring kids to hands-on events like Pioneers activities (June 6) or Zentangle art classes (June 14, 21, 28) rather than general admission alone, as these interactive experiences are highly family-friendly and more engaging than static exhibits
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