Seattle Universal Math Museum

There's no time like the present to read about why there's no time like the present.

At SUMM, our mission is to spark a love of math for everyone—whether you’re a parent, educator, caregiver, or lifelong learner! That’s why our Math at Home collection is packed with free, accessible resources designed to make math joyful, creative, and connected to daily life.

Here is what you’ll find:
📚 Educational Blog Posts: Deep dives into the math hidden in everyday life.
📖 Curated Book Lists: Math-themed reads for curious minds of all ages.
🧩 NEW 3D Printables: Downloadable files so you can 3D print and make your own versions of SUMM’s in-house created games!

Bring the joy of hands-on math into your home today. 👇

You don't have to be a math whiz to turn everyday countdowns into powerful learning moments. From calculating days until Halloween at the dinner table to breaking big numbers into weeks and fractions, see how simple family conversations build real-world logic in this month’s Talking Math.

You've heard about math, but have you... heard math?

What does it really mean to be “good at math”?

Whether you’ve always loved math or have spent your life avoiding it, this interactive session will explore how our experiences with math shape confidence, anxiety, and the way we approach problem-solving.

Come learn practical tools for helping yourself—and others—build a healthier relationship with math.

📍 The Museum of Flight
🕕 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free (suggested donation $25)
✨ VIP experience available

Math plays a big role in the sciences, but there's a reason it's a field of its own!

Last week’s Math Out Loud was a beautiful reminder that math can be something we make, touch, and experience together. 🧶✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening with Shiying D**g and Learning, Creating, Bonding, and Healing with Topological Crochet. Through fiber art, Shiying brought abstract mathematical ideas to life while sharing how creativity, making, and mathematics can foster connection and healing.

We loved seeing math take shape in such an unexpected and joyful way.

Next up: Math Therapy: Why People Are Scared of Math + How to Change It with Vanessa Vakharia. Join us for this interactive session to explore where math anxiety comes from and try practical ways to break the cycle.

📍 Museum of Flight
📅 Wednesday, October 7

Click the link in the comments below to register now!

If you've been searching for this week's MIRL, look no further!

Get ready for an exciting September at SUMM Studio! Whether you’re diving into optical illusions, creating 3D origami, or decoding secret ciphers, we’ve got hands-on math, art, and design workshops lined up every weekend.

Walk-ins are always welcome, or pre-register online to save $2 off your admission! Check out the full schedule below and save your spot today.