Museums & Visitor Centers in Seattle - Tacoma
Information about the many museums and visitor centers that you can enjoy in the Puget Sound region.
Top Museums in Seattle/Tacoma
Seattle and Tacoma have some truly world-class museums, covering such subjects as aviation, science, and music. Here are my picks for the top Seattle/Tacoma museums.
Seattle and Tacoma have some truly world-class museums, covering such subjects as aviation, science, and music. Here are my picks for the top Seattle/Tacoma museums.
Art Museums in Seattle/Tacoma
Seattle has a lot to offer to fans of visual art. Local museums feature paintings, sculpture, decorative art, Northwest Coast art, and fine crafts from around the world.
Seattle has a lot to offer to fans of visual art. Local museums feature paintings, sculpture, decorative art, Northwest Coast art, and fine crafts from around the world.
Experience Music Project - Seattle Music Museum
Information about Experience Music Project, Seattle's interactive music museum.
Information about Experience Music Project, Seattle's interactive music museum.
Future of Flight Center and Boeing Factory Tour
Information about the newly-opened Future of Flight Center at Paine Field in Everett, Washinton.
Information about the newly-opened Future of Flight Center at Paine Field in Everett, Washinton.
Museum of Flight - Seattle Washington
Information about the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.
Information about the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.
Pacific Science Center at Seattle Center
Information for people planning a visit to Seattle's Pacific Science Center.
Information for people planning a visit to Seattle's Pacific Science Center.
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
Co-located with Experience Music Project in Seattle Center, the new Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame will offer exhibits of artifacts from television and the movies, as well as books, special events, and guest appearances.
Co-located with Experience Music Project in Seattle Center, the new Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame will offer exhibits of artifacts from television and the movies, as well as books, special events, and guest appearances.
Burke Museum
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is located on the University of Washington campus.
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is located on the University of Washington campus.
Gilman Town Hall Museum
The history of Issaquah comes alive, with exhibits focusing on early settlers. You'll even find an old jailhouse.
The history of Issaquah comes alive, with exhibits focusing on early settlers. You'll even find an old jailhouse.
Issaquah Railroad Depot Museum
Railroad fans and children of all ages will enjoy this historic railroad station, including the old Town Trolley.
Railroad fans and children of all ages will enjoy this historic railroad station, including the old Town Trolley.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
This Pioneer Square museum covers Seattle's important role in the Klondike Gold Rush.
This Pioneer Square museum covers Seattle's important role in the Klondike Gold Rush.
Log House Museum
Known as "the birthplace of Seattle", the Log House Museum on Alki features the history of the Duwamish, Seattle's original people, as well as that of the early white settlers.
Known as "the birthplace of Seattle", the Log House Museum on Alki features the history of the Duwamish, Seattle's original people, as well as that of the early white settlers.
Meeker Mansion
Take a tour or enjoy a special event at this historic Italianate Victorian home in Puyallup, which has been restored.
Take a tour or enjoy a special event at this historic Italianate Victorian home in Puyallup, which has been restored.
Museum of History & Industry
Located near Husky Stadium, MOHAI offers collections and exhibits that preserve Seattle's history from its early pioneer beginnings to today.
Located near Husky Stadium, MOHAI offers collections and exhibits that preserve Seattle's history from its early pioneer beginnings to today.
Nordic Heritage Museum
The Nordic Heritage Museum focuses on the cultures of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
The Nordic Heritage Museum focuses on the cultures of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
Northwest African American Museum
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) "will present exhibits and programs that feature historic and contemporary narratives that include the visual arts, crafts, music, literary and culinary culture of African Americans in the Northwest as it has developed from the 1840s to the present."
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) "will present exhibits and programs that feature historic and contemporary narratives that include the visual arts, crafts, music, literary and culinary culture of African Americans in the Northwest as it has developed from the 1840s to the present."
Northwest Railway Museum
This Snoqualmie-North Bend museum has railcar exhibits, a collection of historic photographs, and railroad memorabilia - all in a beautiful Queen Anne-style depot.
This Snoqualmie-North Bend museum has railcar exhibits, a collection of historic photographs, and railroad memorabilia - all in a beautiful Queen Anne-style depot.
Odyssey, the Maritime Discovery Center
This Seattle waterfront visitor center features maritime information and history, including ocean shipping and fishing.
This Seattle waterfront visitor center features maritime information and history, including ocean shipping and fishing.
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art
This Bellevue museum preserves and displays a vast collection of fine dolls and has a well-stocked museum store.
This Bellevue museum preserves and displays a vast collection of fine dolls and has a well-stocked museum store.
Seattle Aquarium
Learn about "fins, feathers, and flippers" at this Seattle waterfront attraction. Exhibits include sea and river otters, salmon, sea dragons, and electric eels.
Learn about "fins, feathers, and flippers" at this Seattle waterfront attraction. Exhibits include sea and river otters, salmon, sea dragons, and electric eels.
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum
This Arlington Pioneer Museum has many artifacts from the region's early homesteaders.
This Arlington Pioneer Museum has many artifacts from the region's early homesteaders.
The Children's Museum of Tacoma
Children can explore art and science in an environment that is geared to stimulate their imaginations.
Children can explore art and science in an environment that is geared to stimulate their imaginations.
The Children's Museum
Located in Seattle Center's Center House, this museum provides all kind of fun, interactive exhibits for young children.
Located in Seattle Center's Center House, this museum provides all kind of fun, interactive exhibits for young children.
Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum
The history of the communities in and around North Bend and Snoqualmie is preserved at this museum, located in Gardiner-Weeks park.
The history of the communities in and around North Bend and Snoqualmie is preserved at this museum, located in Gardiner-Weeks park.
Washington State History Museum
This Tacoma waterfront museum is home to interactive and high-tech exhibits that make history fun.
This Tacoma waterfront museum is home to interactive and high-tech exhibits that make history fun.
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Calendar, exhibition, and membership information for this International District museum, which shares Asian Pacific American culture, history and art.
Calendar, exhibition, and membership information for this International District museum, which shares Asian Pacific American culture, history and art.