Arts & Culture in Seattle

Union Arts Center

Local theater hosts contemporary plays, cabaret, music, dance, spoken word, film, visual art & more.

Seattle Asian Art Museum

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

Wing Luke Museum

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

Northwest African American Museum

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

Central Cinema

Dine-in theater screening second-run films & serving beers, cocktails & comfort grub.

Admiral Theater

Landmark 1942 movie theater with a classic marquee showing new & second-run movies on 2 screens.

Seattle Children's Museum

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

Meany Center for the Performing Arts

College events venue with 1,206- and 238-seat auditoriums for music, dance, theater & more.

Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center

Wood-paneled gathering place for events & exhibits related to traditional Northwest Native culture.

Seattle Pinball Museum

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

PACCAR IMAX Theater at Pacific Science Center

Movie theater at the Pacific Science Center showing large-format feature films on a 6-story screen.

Connections Museum

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

Can Can Seattle: A Culinary Cabaret

Cabaret performances & market-driven fare offered in an intimate space beneath Pike Place Market.

The Center for Wooden Boats

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

Henry Art Gallery

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

Majestic Bay Theatres

Contemporary triplex movie theater with stadium seating & high-back chairs, plus a concession stand.

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

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

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

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

SIFF Cinema Uptown

Fans of classics, indie & foreign films favor this movie theater, which also stages special events.

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