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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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Chihuly Garden and Glass

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Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass brings together all the elements of artist Dale Chihuly’s work, …

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The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

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Experience Pike Place Market like a true insider on the Original Food & Culture Tour! Hosted by Savor …

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Fossils Uncovered

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Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …

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Chihuly Garden and Glass Gallery Talks & Tours

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Join a guided tour where Gallery Attendants will share information and observations about the artwork and life of …

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Baird’s beaked whale

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The Burke Museum’s Baird’s beaked whale is one of about 10 Baird’s beaked whales in U.S. museum collections …

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Untold Stories: World War II at 75

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World War II ended over seventy-five years ago. The War was one of the most destructive and defining …

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REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State

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

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Tropical Pacific

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

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30th Annual Magic in the Market

11/29/2025

There is no place more memorable than the Market during the holidays. Bring the whole family to experience …

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