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Museum of Flight
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Museum of Flight
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Ranked #2 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 453 reviews

The Museum of Flight is an expansive facility filled with all things related to flight.    From the first primitive glider designed by the Wright brothers to the stealthy... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  7.4 miles from city center
Woodland Park Zoo
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Woodland Park Zoo
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Ranked #15 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 260 reviews
Owner description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre zoological garden featuring more than 1,000 animals representing... more » Owner description: Nationally award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre zoological garden featuring more than 1,000 animals representing nearly 300 species from around the world. New exhibits include Zoomazium, an indoor, nature-themed play space for kids, and our award-winning Humboldt penguin exhibit, replicating the desert coasts of their native Peru. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
Seattle Art Museum
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Seattle Art Museum
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Ranked #19 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 245 reviews
This post-modern structure houses an impressive and eclectic collection.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Pacific Science Center
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Pacific Science Center
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Ranked #38 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Owner description: This educational non-profit foundation features a Volcano Watch exhibit, Starlab Planetarium, a playground and an IMAX... more » Owner description: This educational non-profit foundation features a Volcano Watch exhibit, Starlab Planetarium, a playground and an IMAX theater. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
EMP Museum
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EMP Museum
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Ranked #43 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 299 reviews
Owner description: EMP is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in music, science fiction, and popular culture. By blending... more » Owner description: EMP is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in music, science fiction, and popular culture. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibitions with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock 'n' roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock's influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own stories. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Frye Art Museum
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Frye Art Museum
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Ranked #44 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
A museum with works mainly from 19th and 20th century American artists.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Seattle Aquarium
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Seattle Aquarium
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Ranked #45 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 237 reviews
In addition to having many interesting exhibits, the aquarium offers whale watching cruises around the San Juan Islands.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Nordic Heritage Museum
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Nordic Heritage Museum
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Ranked #48 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: A tribute to those northern European cultures - Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, and Icelandic - that comprised many of... more » Owner description: A tribute to those northern European cultures - Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, and Icelandic - that comprised many of Seattles early immigrants. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
Olympic Sculpture Park
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Olympic Sculpture Park
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Ranked #53 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
The Center for Wooden Boats
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Ranked #56 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews

The Center for Wooden Boats offers free public boat rides, in electric boats or sail boats, every Sunday afternoon at 2pm and at 3pm. They also have a variety of row boats and... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum
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Ranked #61 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Visitors learn about the vast transitions in law enforcement since the early 1860s through historical displays, hands-on... more » Owner description: Visitors learn about the vast transitions in law enforcement since the early 1860s through historical displays, hands-on exhibits and interactive learning areas. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
Wing Luke Asian Museum
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Ranked #63 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: This museum preserves and celebrates the history and culture of Asian Americans. One of the two permanent exhibits details... more » Owner description: This museum preserves and celebrates the history and culture of Asian Americans. One of the two permanent exhibits details the immigration history of Asians and Pacific Islanders to Washington. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
Seattle Asian Art Museum
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Seattle Asian Art Museum
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Ranked #67 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
The SAAM, as its called, has millennia-old East Asian artifacts, from Chinese vases to Japenese Buddhist art.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
The Children's Museum
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The Children's Museum
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Ranked #68 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Kids will want to stay the whole day at this special museum where young ones can visit a tailor shop in Ghana, travel around... more » Owner description: Kids will want to stay the whole day at this special museum where young ones can visit a tailor shop in Ghana, travel around the Philippines on a tricycle or enjoy some sushi in Japan, among other exciting activities and exhbits. « less
Attraction type  Children's Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Museum of History & Industry
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Ranked #77 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: The Museum of History & Industry is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of... more » Owner description: The Museum of History & Industry is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center
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Ranked #82 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center is a public space where you can see and learn about the foundation's work... more » Owner description: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center is a public space where you can see and learn about the foundation's work and its efforts to help people around the world live healthy and productive lives. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
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Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
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Ranked #98 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
3.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Last Resort Fire Department
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Ranked #99 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center
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Ranked #118 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  30.8 miles from city center
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
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Ranked #124 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This museum on the campus of the University of Washington is sure to hold your kids attention span with its exhibits on... more » Owner description: This museum on the campus of the University of Washington is sure to hold your kids attention span with its exhibits on dinosaur fossils and its recreations of the scaly behemoths. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Museums
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
Henry Art Gallery
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Ranked #140 of 27 Attractions in Seattle
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington engages audiences in the powerful experience of artistic invention and... more » Owner description: The Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington engages audiences in the powerful experience of artistic invention and serves as a catalyst for the creation of new work that inspires and challenges. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Art Museums; Museums
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
Chihuly Garden and Glass
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Attraction type  Art Museums
Northwest Seaport / Maritime Heritage Center
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A shipyard featuring a maritime museum and three newly restored historic ships.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Log House Museum
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Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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Center on Contemporary Art
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Center on Contemporary Art
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This small art museum hosts rotating exhibits on the most cutting-edge work the art world has to offer.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
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Owner description: The recently opened Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center sits at the heart of Duwamish Tribal Culture. As the tribe of... more » Owner description: The recently opened Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center sits at the heart of Duwamish Tribal Culture. As the tribe of Chief Si'ahl, namesake of the city of Seattle, the Duwamish Tribe has ensured that their new longhouse speaks to the history of the Seattle area. Boasting a wonderful museum, art gallery, gift shop, and gathering space, the Duwamish Longhouse is a must see! « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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Seattle Veterans Museum
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Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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