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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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…)
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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This 120,000-gallon exhibit greets you as you take your first steps into the Seattle Aquarium. Filled with hundreds …
Details Event WebsiteMaritime Seattle continues the 50+ year partnership between MOHAI and the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society (PSMHS). Hosted …
Details Event WebsiteDo you ever wonder how Bruce Lee developed the philosophy behind his most iconic quote? This incredible interactive …
DetailsThe challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …
Details Event WebsiteThis exhibition explores the impact of global pop culture on our daily lives across 2,400 sq. ft. of …
Details Event WebsiteThis exhibition illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists, such as Doug Crutchfield, Herb …
Details Event WebsiteThe Burke Museum’s Baird’s beaked whale is one of about 10 Baird’s beaked whales in U.S. museum collections …
Details Event WebsiteOn the closing weekend of “Jessica Jackson Hutchins: Wrecked and Righteous,” join exhibiting artist Jessica Jackson Hutchins and …
Details Event WebsiteOver 8.7 million species are known to exist today, with more being discovered daily. How did this variety …
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