Moomin Day at the Museum

Aug 9, 2026

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Activities included with Museum admission

2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

206.789.5707

Come and celebrate Moomin Day and Tove Jansson’s birthday at the Museum.

Craft, eat, and learn more about the remarkable author and illustrator behind Moominvalley. We will have family-friendly activities throughout the Museum all day long, included with Museum admission.

Moomin Day Schedule:

All Day Events

🌊 Explore our galleries, including Moomins' Sea Adventures and Tove and the Sea.
(Barbro Osher Gallery)
🖍️ Family-friendly craft activities located throughout the Museum.
(Family Learning Alcove, Fjord Hall, and Osberg Great Hall)
❔ Guess how many pieces of candy can fit in the Moomin House! The closest answer will win a beautiful Muurla glass jar of the Moomin House filled with candy from Sweet Mickey's Candy Shoppe to share with your friends and family.
(Museum Store)
🛍️ Receive an exclusive Moomin Museum tote bag with a Museum Store purchase of $75+, while supplies last.
(Museum Store)

10:15am - 5:00pm
1. 🎬 Enjoy a whimsical Moomin film with good company.
  (Osberg Great Hall)
2. 🍋 Chat with friends over fika with coffee, tea, lemonade, and cookies, while supplies last.
  (Osberg Great Hall)
12:00 - 3:00pm
1. 🎨 Get your face painted with a Moomin-inspired design.
  (Fishermen's Sun Terrace)
12:00 - 5:00pm

Enjoy a sweet, summer treat of gelato* from our friends at Nutty Squirrel Gelato.
(Fjord Hall)_{*Please note that gelato will be for purchase and is not included in Museum admission. Available while supplies last.}