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FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ IS COMING TO THE EMERALD CITY!

We are thrilled to welcome the world to Seattle as a host city for this global event

One of the most anticipated events in sports, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be hosted across North America with games in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Seattle is excited to host six matches from June 15-July 6.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Visitors traveling through Seattle by car during select weekends may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on our Travel Advisory page.

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Our Material World

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From the food we put in our bodies to the furniture we put in our homes, human life …

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Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast

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Over their long habitation of the Pacific Northwest, First Peoples have shaped their lifeways around the resources of …

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John Grade: Middle Fork

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John Grade’s large-scale sculpture, Middle Fork, echoes the contours of a 140-year-old western hemlock tree located in the …

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The Dinner Detective

Now through 3/28/2026

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a …

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Whim W’Him Winter ’26

1/16/2026 through 1/24/2026

Whim W’Him opens the new year with a powerful winter program that reaffirms its place at the forefront …

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Giant Pacific Octopus

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Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

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Apollo

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The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …

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Meet our Marine Mammals

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Meet delightful seals and otters. Choose your view – you can watch animals swimming and diving underwater, on …

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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film features more than 50 props and costumes from film and …

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