SUMM @ Kent Station

A New Place for Joyful, Hands-On Math

Seattle Universal Math Museum is opening a public-facing community math space at Kent Station — a place to explore, play, and discover math through hands-on experiences.

This space lets us meet people where they are, turning everyday public spaces into welcoming places for curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning.

Whether you’re a math enthusiast, math-curious, or just passing by, you’re invited to drop in and explore.

Opening Schedule

12th Man Origami Feb 7 11-4:30

Preview

Saturday, February 7 | 11:00–4:30

Join us for a special preview to explore our initial exhibits and participate in a special origami folding session with our educators — including footballs and 12th-Man-inspired folds as we get ready for the Super Bowl.

Ongoing Programming

We’ll be running our full schedule beginning the following weekend, including:

  • Friday evening open hours

  • Saturday + Sunday afternoon open hours

  • Special facilitated experiences

See the events calendar for full details.

Operating Hours

rows of modular origami polyhedra

We offer a mix of drop-in hours and facilitated experiences.

  • During drop-in hours, visitors are welcome to explore exhibits and participate in activities at their own pace.

  • Facilitated experiences offer guided programming and include access to open hours with no additional donation request.

Check our events calendar for current hours, programs, and registration details.

Looking Ahead: Grand Opening on Pi Day, March 14

We’ll be celebrating the official grand opening of SUMM @ Kent Station on Pi Day (March 14) with a community math festival.

More details coming soon!

What You’ll Find at Kent Station

humans posing in an empty exhibit window labeled coming soon

Interactive Exhibits

Explore rotating, hands-on exhibits designed to spark curiosity and invite playful problem-solving. Our opening exhibit and programming theme is Origami, highlighting the art and mathematics of folding through exploration and guided activities.

Facilitated Experiences

Join SUMM educators for family-friendly and adult programs that go deeper into mathematical ideas through making, storytelling, and shared discovery.

The MathHappens Math Room

During drop-in hours, visitors can explore the MathHappens Math Room, a space designed for informal experimentation, tinkering, and open-ended mathematical play.

We’re adding new schedules and special events as we gear up for our opening. Thanks for growing with us—keep an eye on this page for the latest updates as they continue to unfold!

Address + Admission

Location: 437 Ramsay Way, Suite 102, Kent, WA 98032

Located at Kent Station across from AMC and next door to Just Poké and Games Workshop

Admission to SUMM @ Kent Station is FREE thanks to support from 4Culture, MathHappens, and the City of Kent. While admission is free, donations are appreciated and directly support SUMM’s programs and educators. We recommend a donation of $5 per person during drop-in hours.

While we love offering free drop-in hours, our guided experiences often include materials and expert instruction that require a separate registration fee. You can find all the details on our events page.