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Tropical Pacific

Ongoing

Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …

Festal: Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival

9/13/2026

This festival shares cultural roots and contemporary influences of Hawaii through music, hula, ono food, marketplace, workshops, and …

Humboldt Penguin Exhibit

Ongoing

Most people think of snow and ice when they think of penguins, but our penguins are from the …

Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

Ongoing

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

Discover Ancient Coast Salish Culture

Ongoing

The Hibulb Cultural Center is approximately 23,000 square feet with a 50-acre natural history preserve. The mission is …

Our Material World

Ongoing

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

Vietnam Divided: War Above Southeast Asia

Ongoing

Located in the Museum’s T.A. Wilson Great Gallery this installation focuses specifically on the air war above Southeast …

Calder at SAM

Ongoing

Calder at SAM celebrates the life, legacy, and work of iconic American artist Alexander Calder.

The Beautiful Game: How Soccer Connects Us All

Now through 9/7/2026

Celebrating soccer’s universal ability to spark joy, connection, and community, this exhibition features emotionally rich photographs from Magnum …

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