Museums - Visit Seattle

Seattle is full of wonderful museums to educate and inspire.

The Seattle area is home to an excellent collection of art, history, maritime, and special interest museums. The Museum of Flight will take you on a thrilling adventure through aviation history with exhibits like the Great Gallery, the Personal Courage Wing and the original Boeing Headquarters, in one of the largest air and space museums in the world. At MOPOP you can learn to play an instrument, stroll through the Jimi Hendrix exhibit and explore the history of popular culture. History buffs will appreciate the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and the Klondike Gold Rush Museum. Many of these museums are family-friendly and offer hands-on-activities for kids and adults alike!

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Belltown

Holocaust Center for Humanity

Address: 2045 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 582-3000
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International District

Seattle Pinball Museum

Address: 508 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 623-0759
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Tacoma

Museum of Glass

Address: 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 284-4750
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Ballard

National Nordic Museum

Address: 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 789-5707
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Tacoma

Tacoma Art Museum

Address: 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 272-4258
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Downtown Seattle

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Address: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 905-2163
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MUSEUMS FOR EVERY INTEREST

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Art & Craft Museums

Seattle is a magnet for both artists and art enthusiasts. The casual yet sophisticated setting, beautiful scenery and inspiring mix of people create a powerful environment for artistic expression.

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Aviation & Transportation Museums

The greater Seattle area has an extensive collection of historic planes, from public displays to private collections open to the public. See how far we have come since the first airplane took flight in Seattle in 1910.

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History & Heritage Museums

Seattle is named after the respected Native American Chief of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes. Shaped by many cultures, including the original Native Americans, along with immigrants from Asia and Scandinavia, we retain a strong and diverse cultural heritage that provides many opportunities to learn about Seattle from the roots up.

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Maritime & Military Museums

The maritime heritage of Puget Sound is filled with fascinating stories of native traditions, intrepid explorers, pioneer sea captains and vessels, industrialists, and ordinary working people.

Pacific Science Center beneath a supermoon

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Science & Natural History Museums

In a region that is notorious for its stunning natural beauty and technological innovation, is it surprising that we have fantastic science and natural history museums for you to explore?

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Pop Culture Museums

The optimistic and creative mentality of Seattle residents creates an attractive climate for innovative thinkers. This is why some of the most original and successful business concepts in the nation have been launched right here in Seattle. (Hint: think Boeing, Amazon, Starbucks, REI, Expedia, Zillow…)

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Children’s Museums

While any museum in the area welcomes children, some offer special programs that keep the attention of even our youngest travelers. From hands-on exhibits to creative events catered just for kids, you’ll find yourself wishing that you were a kid again!

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