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Nikki Jabbora-Barber: Wait…What are you?

Nov 23-Feb 23, 2025
Her work focuses on her mixed race identity, centuries of storytelling, and womanhood through symbolic depictions of herself, flora, and fauna.

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Sea Change: The Art of Karen Hackenberg

Dec 7-Apr 6, 2025
Artist Karen Hackenberg focuses on manmade bits of detritus – plastic bottles, cans, toys – that she finds on the beaches near her home in Port Townsend, WA.

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MASSIVE: The Power of Pop Culture

Ongoing
Explore the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives as you deep-dive into your role as a creator and consumer of modern pop culture.

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Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy

Oct 12-Mar 2025
A special exhibition offering an in-depth celebration of the iconic artist’s life, work, and activism from NYC to Seattle through 240+ Haring artworks and objects.

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A large wooden troll sculpture stands in a forest, its hand resting on a tree. A child plays at its feet, surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.
The Six Forgotten Giants, Little Tilde. Copenhagen, Denmark. Courtesy Thomas Dambo.

Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King

Ongoing
Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo has a worldwide following for his large, inventive trolls made from recycled materials. Now you can discover six new friends in the PNW!

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Nikki Jabbora-Barber: Wait…What are you?

Nov 23-Feb 23, 2025
Her work focuses on her mixed race identity, centuries of storytelling, and womanhood through symbolic depictions of herself, flora, and fauna.

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Three plastic water bottles with penguin logos float upright on the surface of a calm body of water. The sky is clear and blue, and distant hills are visible on the horizon.

Sea Change: The Art of Karen Hackenberg

Dec 7-Apr 6, 2025
Artist Karen Hackenberg focuses on manmade bits of detritus – plastic bottles, cans, toys – that she finds on the beaches near her home in Port Townsend, WA.

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A superhero costume is displayed in a glass case at an exhibit. The suit is black with a mask resembling a panther. The background features colorful lights and more display cases in a modern museum setting.
Courtesy of MOPOP

MASSIVE: The Power of Pop Culture

Ongoing
Explore the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives as you deep-dive into your role as a creator and consumer of modern pop culture.

More
Artist Keith Haring wears a white t-shirt with a yellow rectangle in the middle that reads
Photo: Courtesy MoPOP

Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy

Oct 12-Mar 2025
A special exhibition offering an in-depth celebration of the iconic artist’s life, work, and activism from NYC to Seattle through 240+ Haring artworks and objects.

More
A large wooden troll sculpture stands in a forest, its hand resting on a tree. A child plays at its feet, surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.
The Six Forgotten Giants, Little Tilde. Copenhagen, Denmark. Courtesy Thomas Dambo.

Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King

Ongoing
Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo has a worldwide following for his large, inventive trolls made from recycled materials. Now you can discover six new friends in the PNW!

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Click here to learn more about the NW Trolls, Way of the Bird King

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Food and Drink

It’s hard to beat the Pacific Northwest when it comes to fresh ingredients, forward-thinking chefs, and an unparalleled dedication to all things local.

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Hotels & Accommodations

You won’t be left sleepless in Seattle.

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Getting Around

Seattle is easy to navigate with a wide variety of smart transportation options.

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Maps & Guides

Your one-stop resource for Seattle trip planning and on-the-ground information.

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A pizza topped with arugula sits on a wooden table next to a bowl of pasta with a spoon. A glass is nearby, and a pair of sunglasses is placed beside the dishes.

Food and Drink

It’s hard to beat the Pacific Northwest when it comes to fresh ingredients, forward-thinking chefs, and an unparalleled dedication to all things local.

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A modern hotel room features a large bed with a teal and white color scheme. The room has a textured wooden accent wall, a comfortable seating area by a window with city views, and a sleek desk with a lamp.

Hotels & Accommodations

You won’t be left sleepless in Seattle.

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Getting Around

Seattle is easy to navigate with a wide variety of smart transportation options.

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Upcoming Events

Brubeck Brothers Quartet

2/4/2025 through 2/5/2025

Dimitiriou’s Jazz Alley will host the Brubeck Brothers Quartet for two nights.

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Nordic Journeys

Ongoing

Nordic Journeys expands the Museum’s classic immigration story to include a broader understanding of Nordic life and culture …

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Kill Dyll

1/27/2025

Kill Dyll will perform live at Barboza.

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9th Annual “Dead Of Winter”

1/25/2025 through 1/26/2025

Nectar Lounge will host the 9th Annual “Dead Of Winter” featuring Andy Coe Band.

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Big Brass Extravaganza #11

1/16/2025

Nectar Lounge will host an evening of Big Brass featuring This Much Brass, Chaotic Noise Marching Corps, VamoLá, …

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An Evening with Shafty

2/8/2025

SHAFTY will perform tribute to Phish at High Dive.

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Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

Ongoing

Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington …

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Ben Barnes

1/15/2025

Ben Barnes will share the stage with Charles Jones, Sophia Jones and Zoe Sparks at The Showbox.

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Humboldt Penguin Exhibit

Ongoing

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

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Featured Blog Posts

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Photo: Andrew Jacob Media

25 Things To Do in Seattle in 2025

From vibrant arts & culture to worldclass sporting events, new attractions, and lively celebrations—the Emerald City is buzzing with experiences all year long.

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Greetings From Seattle Mural at Block 41 Lily Yu

Discover the enchanting charm of Seattle, Washington - fondly known as the Emerald City!

Follow along with Lily Yu, a Deaf travel blogger, as she explores the Emerald City and discovers some of the best attractions, restaurants, and photo spots to check out while visiting.

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Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field @stuffedsuitcase

The Ultimate Seattle Sports Fan Guide

Whether you’re a local looking to jump into the Seattle sports spirit, or you’re a visitor hoping to catch a great game, here’s a fan guide to help you plan your visit.

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A Picnic at Cal Anderson Park with Starbucks Reserve summer products Tash Haynes

Summer Fun: Your Guide to 5 Outdoor Activities in Seattle

Summer in Seattle is a magical time. Discover 5 locations for family fun in the sun—plus, with exciting new products from Starbucks Reserve, enjoying the great outdoors has never been easier.

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Space Needle with the city sparkling behind at dusk
Photo: Andrew Jacob Media

25 Things To Do in Seattle in 2025

From vibrant arts & culture to worldclass sporting events, new attractions, and lively celebrations—the Emerald City is buzzing with experiences all year long.

More
A woman in a teal dress stands on a wood platform in front of a mural painted on the wall behind her that reads
Greetings From Seattle Mural at Block 41 Lily Yu

Discover the enchanting charm of Seattle, Washington - fondly known as the Emerald City!

Follow along with Lily Yu, a Deaf travel blogger, as she explores the Emerald City and discovers some of the best attractions, restaurants, and photo spots to check out while visiting.

More
Thousands of fans fill the seats at Lumen Field on a sunny day in Seattle. The bright green turf with players in the center of the field fills the middle of the image.
Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field @stuffedsuitcase

The Ultimate Seattle Sports Fan Guide

Whether you’re a local looking to jump into the Seattle sports spirit, or you’re a visitor hoping to catch a great game, here’s a fan guide to help you plan your visit.

More
A person with long braided hair sits on a colorful blanket in a park, enjoying a picnic. They have food, drinks, and a shopping bag next to them. The person is wearing a striped shirt and white pants, with a pair of orange shoes nearby.
A Picnic at Cal Anderson Park with Starbucks Reserve summer products Tash Haynes

Summer Fun: Your Guide to 5 Outdoor Activities in Seattle

Summer in Seattle is a magical time. Discover 5 locations for family fun in the sun—plus, with exciting new products from Starbucks Reserve, enjoying the great outdoors has never been easier.

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