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Seattle Museums
Explore Seattle's rich culture and history in the many museums around the city. Discover the exciting displays and activities at the Museum of Flight or the Pacific Science Center. Marvel at the artistic expression and skill at the Seattle Art Museum or The Frye Art Museum. Learn about the fascinating natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest at the Burke Museum or the Museum of History and Industry. Whether it's for a whole day or just a couple of hours, Seattle's museums provide a fun and informative way to learn more about your world.
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The Burke is the Pacific Northwest's hub for natural history and cultural heritage. See dinosaurs and volcanos, bugs and birds, Native American baskets and masks, and much more. Enjoy state-of-the-art natural history exhibits and cultural family programs.
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| Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture |
| 17th Ave NE & NE 45th St |
| on the UW Campus |
| Seattle, WA 98195 |
206-543-5590
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The Children's Museum offers children and their families a fun, interactive learning experience that challenges visitors to work in teams, manipulate objects, role play, problem solve and develop eye-hand coordination with a variety of unique exhibits and programs.
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| Children's Museum |
| 305 Harrison Street |
| Seattle Center House |
| Seattle, WA 98109 |
206-441-1768
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EMP is a one-of-a-kind music museum combining interactive and interpretive exhibits to tell the story of the creative, innovative and rebellious expression that defines American popular music. Featuring a world-class collection of artifacts, unique architecture by Frank O. Gehry, state-of-the-art technology, and exciting interactive presentations, EMP will encourage visitors of all ages and backgrounds to experience the power and joy of music in its many forms.
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| Experience Music Project |
| 325 5th Ave N |
| Seattle Center |
| Seattle, WA 98109 |
206-EMP-LIVE
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Through its exhibitions, collections, and programs, the Frye Art Museum engages audiences, challenges perceptions, and encourages dialogue about representational art in all its complexities, past and present. Admission to the museum will always be free to the public.
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| Frye Art Museum |
| 704 Terry Ave |
| Seattle, WA 98104 |
206-622-9250
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The museum's exhibitions bring important works of art to Seattle from throughout the world and bring into public view works of art from the Northwest. These exhibitions and their related programs invite dialogue about contemporary culture, politics, aesthetics and the traditions of visual art and design of the last two centuries. The Henry has built a reputation for innovative programming, educational opportunities and diverse film and lecture series.
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| Henry Art Gallery |
| University of Washington |
| 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St |
| Seattle, WA 98195 |
206-543-2280
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From hands-on kid's workshops, to fly-ins, to interaction with the people who made aviation history, The Museum of Flight has something to offer every member of your family or group. Come experience the story of flight from the dawn of aviation to the Space Age.
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| Museum of Flight |
| 9404 E Marginal Way S |
| Seattle, WA 98108 |
206-764-5720
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The Museum of Glass is a HOT destination. Come experience our exhibitions with work by world-renowned contemporary artists and be enthralled by artists in the Hot Shop making artwork from molten glass right before your eyes. Featuring work by legendary Studio Glass pioneer Dale Chihuly.
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| Museum of Glass |
| 1801 Dock Street |
| Tacoma, WA 98402 |
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We believe in the power of history to enrich the present and enlighten the future by providing people a setting to grow as individuals and as community members. MOHAI is the definitive place for everyone with a passion, curiosity, or question about the history of Seattle and King County. We have special hands-on activities, thought-provoking exhibits, and 2 million historic photos.
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| Museum of History & Industry |
| McCurdy Park |
| 2700 24th Ave East |
| Seattle, WA 98112 |
206-324-1126
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The Olympic Sculpture Park has transformed a nine-acre industrial site into open and vibrant green space for art. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.
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| Olympic Sculpture Park |
| From Western Ave to the waterfront, between Broad and Eagle St |
| Seattle, WA 98121 |
206-654-3100
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The Science Center features interactive and innovative exhibits, educational programs, IMAX movies, planetarium, laser shows, lots of special events, and much more. Fun for all ages!
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| Pacific Science Center |
| 200 Second Ave N |
| Seattle, WA 98109 |
206-443-2001
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Step into a world of small wonders where history unfolds through the imagination and visionary world of doll makers. Find yourself surrounded by one of the world's finest doll collections, on display in an exquisite Museum setting designed especially for the dolls. Winner of the prestigious Jumeau Trophy for Best Private Doll Museum in the World.
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| Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art |
| 1116 108th Ave NE |
| Bellevue, WA 98004 |
425-455-1116
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SAM, Downtown, is currently closed for renovations. A new and expanded facility will open in Spring, 2007. There are approximately 23,000 objects in the SAM collections, including African, American, Ancient Mediterranean and Islamic, Asian, Decorative, European, Modern and Contemporary, Native and Meso-American, and Oceanic and Aboriginal art. The ranges and depths of these collections are unmatched in the region.
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| Seattle Art Museum, Downtown |
| 100 University Street |
| Seattle, WA 98101 |
206-654-3100
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The Seattle Asian Art Museum is currently serving as the center of activity while SAM, Downtown, is under construction. Here you will find a wide variety of fascinating Asian art - both ancient and contemporary - including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles, and more.
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| Seattle Asian Art Museum |
| 1400 E Prospect St |
| Volunteer Park |
| Seattle, WA 98112 |
206-654-3100
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