ABOUT HANDS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Located on Olympia’s East Bay waterfront, Hands On Children’s Museum (HOCM) is the leading play-based, early learning institution in Southwest Washington and the most visited children’s museum in the Pacific Northwest, hosting over 300,000 guests annually. Founded in 1987, HOCM has a long history of growth including three expansions in two decades prior to building its permanent home on the waterfront. Now the museum is embarking on its next major expansion due to open in late 2027 with 70% of the funding already secured. The Museum’s mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through fun, interactive learning experiences. HOCM’s award-winning education programs include camps, workshops, an onsite