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.
Operating Hours
We offer a mix of Open Hours and Facilitated Experiences. Visitors are encouraged to drop in any time we are open to explore our interactive exhibits and participate in hands-on activities at their own pace.
Open Hours: Explore the museum, tinker in the MathHappens Math Room, and engage with our rotating exhibits without an appointment.
SUMM Studio Hours: These facilitated sessions offer guided programming and expert instruction. Your registration for a Studio session includes full access to the museum during open hours with no additional donation requested.
Check our events calendar for our current studio themes and registration details.
Math is Origami
Our opening exhibit explores the intersection of art, geometry, and engineering through the captivating world of origami. From Axioms of Origami to modern satellite technology, discover the infinite potential held within a single sheet of paper.
Visitors are encouraged to drop in any time we are open to explore exhibits and participate in these activities:
Family Fold-Alongs: Join us every Saturday and Sunday during the first hour of Open Hours to learn Foundational Folds.
Community Art Build: Contribute to our collaborative installation, "Math is Making Mistakes," celebrating trial and error in mathematical discovery.
SUMM Studio Focus
Dive deeper into specific concepts with our rotating facilitated sessions:
Platonic Solids: Fold the five fundamental convex polyhedra to explore 3D symmetry.
Monocular Illusions: Use paper folding to challenge your perception of depth and space.
Froebel Folds: Discover how the creator of Kindergarten used folding to teach geometric relationships.
Grand Opening was on Pi Day, March 14
We shared a joyful celebration of math, community, and curiosity as the Seattle Universal Math Museum (SUMM) opened the doors to its first-ever public-facing space! The SUMM Community Math Festival marked our grand opening at Kent Station and kicks off what will become an annual Pi Day tradition.
We are so grateful to the community for helping us launch a new space built on curiosity, creativity, and connection. Infinite thanks to the Seattle Times for this article about the event!
This free, family-friendly festival invited learners of all ages to explore hands-on math activities, playful puzzles, and interactive experiences designed to spark wonder and confidence. Check our open hours and whether you’re a longtime math lover or just passing by, you’re welcome to jump in, try something new, and discover that math really is for everyone.
What SUMM @ Kent Station has to offer:
Engaging, hands-on math activities for kids, teens, and adults
Walk-up friendly experiences perfect for mall visitors and families
A warm introduction to SUMM as a welcoming, creative math destination
Come celebrate the next Pi Day, enjoy something sweet, try your hand at playful math, We can’t wait to celebrate with you again 3.14 next year for more:
Pi(e) for a Purpose — a bake sale featuring delicious treats
A fun raffle with fabulous prizes, supporting SUMM’s community programs
What You’ll Find at Kent Station
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 Arts Commission. 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.