Museums in Seattle

Pacific Science Center

Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Museum covering Seattle's involvement in the 1890s Klondike gold rush & related local history.

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Asian art & artifacts housed in an art deco building from the 1930s set in a greenery-filled park.

Seattle Children's Museum

Basement area of Seattle Center with hands-on cultural exhibits geared toward children 10 & under.

Henry Art Gallery

Modest-sized gallery at the University of Washington focusing on contemporary art exhibits.

Connections Museum

Telecommunications history museum displaying vintage telephones, telegraphs, switchboards & more.

Museum of Pop Culture

Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works.

Northwest African American Museum

Established museum showcasing changing exhibits about African-American culture, history & art.

Museum of Illusions Seattle

Wing Luke Museum

An exploration of the way Asian cultures have shaped the settlement & development of the Northwest.

The Museum of Flight

Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, plus historical exhibits.

Seattle Art Museum

This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks.

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

University of Washington museum explores Northwest history from dinosaurs to Native American life.

The Center for Wooden Boats

Museum preserving & exhibiting historic wooden boats, which can be rented & taken out on Lake Union.

National Nordic Museum

Neighborhood museum covering Scandinavian immigration, culture, art & history.

Seattle Pinball Museum

Entertainment center with unlimited play for one price, featuring classic & modern pinball games.

Ballard Locks Visitor Center, Museum and Gift Shop

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

Iconic artifacts & diverse collections spotlighting Seattle's history in a lakefront park building.

Frye Art Museum

19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions.