This must-see museum exhibits creative and colorful blown glass sculptures of renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Eight indoor galleries and lush landscaped gardens feature a mix of new and past significant works. They are awe-inspiring whether you visit during the day, or in the evening when the sculptures are lit up. The highlight here is a 100-foot-long glass sculpture suspended in a glass conservatory—one of his largest ever. Located at the base of the iconic Space Needle, you might want to buy a combined ticket for cost savings or get a Seattle City Pass. – Tripadvisor

Walk the aisle of JFK's Air Force One and climb aboard the Concorde at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. Built around Boeing’s original factory, it is the world’s largest air and space museum. Here, you can learn everything about the history of aviation, from the Wright Brothers and the exploration of Mars, to revolutionary aircrafts and spy planes. You’ll get to barrel-roll a Mustang, land on the moon, soar over Puget Sound in a simulator, and even sit at the controls of the fastest jet on Earth. Certain days of the month have free entry, so check before you go. – Tripadvisor

Curiosity ignites at PacSci. New discoveries for all ages, every day. Explore the Tropical Butterfly House with over 1,000 colorful butterflies and plants from around the world; travel to far-away galaxies in the live and immersive Planetarium; experience hands-on experimenting, building, and inventing in the Tinker Tank Makerspace; and journey through time in the Dinosaurs exhibit.

In the heart of downtown, one block from Pike Place Market, this welcoming museum invites you to learn, discover, and seek beauty every day. Visitors can wander three floors of art, including installations drawn from the museum's global collection, a dynamic array of contemporary art, and rotating exhibitions from around the world. Seattle Art Museum is one of SAM's three locations to explore including the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park and the Olympic Sculpture Park, a free-to-all, nine-acre park on the waterfront with monumental sculptures and breathtaking views of the Space Needle, Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound.

This national park is a free historical museum that shares stories of remarkable adventures that would forever change the city's people, culture, and environment.

The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation.

At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center you can explore interactive exhibits and powerful stories highlighting how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners are working to improve the quality of life for billions of people around the globe. Discover innovations and bold ideas to solve pressing challenges facing our most vulnerable communities locally and globally. Find out how ordinary people are changing the world—and get inspired to take action. Free and next to Seattle Center.

Visit Downtown Seattle's premier glassblowing studio and watch LIVE glassblowing by world class artisans! Seattle Glassblowing Studio specializes in glassblowing classes, offering: beginner lessons, workshops and hands-on experiences in our hot shop. Browse our elegant gallery for original hand-blown glass artwork or commission your own original piece. Our gallery features glass bowls, vases, sculptures, jewelry and much more! The rainbow of colors will stimulate your senses and provide you with an unforgettable experience - sure to be a highlight of your visit. Seattle Glassblowing Studio is located in the Belltown neighborhood of Downtown Seattle, underneath the Monorail at 5th Ave and Bell St. The studio is open 7 days a week. Admission is free!