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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 may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on WSDOT’s Revive I-5 wepbage.

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Upcoming Events

Sensory-Friendly Programs

Ongoing

An opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. All participants …

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Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn: Gather

Ongoing

A native of Seattle and currently based in New York, Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn is an LED light installation artist …

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REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State

Ongoing

This new long-term gallery explores the intergenerational impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent …

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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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Underwater Dome

Ongoing

Step through a short tunnel and into a one-of-a-kind exhibit: an undersea dome with a 360º view into …

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An Evening with Steve Poltz

1/28/2026

Take in an evening of live music featuring Steve Poltz at Tractor Tavern.

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Guitar Gallery

Ongoing

The exhibition features nearly 20 guitars from music legends like Howlin’ Wolf’s 1965 Epiphone Casino, Nancy Wilson’s 1965 …

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American Art: The Stories We Carry

Ongoing

American Art: The Stories We Carry, features a transformation of SAM’s American art galleries. Created through an unprecedented …

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Window on Washington Waters

Ongoing

This 120,000-gallon exhibit greets you as you take your first steps into the Seattle Aquarium. Filled with hundreds …

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