The Seattle area is home to an excellent collection of art, history, maritime, and special interest museums. The Museum of Flight will take you on a thrilling adventure through aviation history with exhibits like the Great Gallery, the Personal Courage Wing and the original Boeing Headquarters, in one of the largest air and space museums in the world. At Experience Music Project you can learn to play an instrument, stroll through the Jimi Hendrix exhibit and explore the history of popular music. History buffs will appreciate the Museum of History and Industry, while others will love the world's one-of-a-kind Science Fiction Museum. Many of these museums are kid-friendly and offer hands-on-activities for kids and adults alike!
The Museum of Flight's Great Gallery is a 3 million-cubic-foot, six-story glass-and-steel exhibit hall currently containing 41 full-size historic aircraft, 22 of which - including the nine-ton Douglas DC-3 - hang from the space-frame ceiling in flight attitude. These aircraft trace the history of the first century of flight. |
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Seattle is a magnet for both artists and art enthusiasts. The casual yet sophisticated setting, beautiful scenery and inspiring mix of people create a powerful environment for artistic expression. More... |
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The greater Seattle area has an extensive collection of historic planes, from public displays to private collections open to the public. See how far we have come since the first airplane took flight in Seattle in 1910. More... |
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Seattle is named after the respected Native American Chief of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes. Shaped by many cultures, including the original Native Americans, along with immigrants from Asia and Scandinavia, we retain a strong and diverse cultural heritage that provides many opportunities to learn about Seattle from the roots up. More... |
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The maritime heritage of Puget Sound is filled with fascinating stories of native traditions, intrepid explorers, pioneer sea captains and vessels, industrialists, and ordinary working people. More... |
Once part of a large fleet of vessels that served waterfront towns all over Puget Sound, the Virginia V is the last surviving boat from the famous "Mosquito Fleet. " |
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In a region that is notorious for its stunning natural beauty and technological innovation, is it surprising that we have fantastic science and nature museums for you to explore? More... |
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The optimistic and creative mentality of Seattle residents creates an attractive climate for innovative thinkers. This is why some of the most original and successful business concepts in the nation have been launched right here in Seattle. (Hint: think Boeing, Amazon, Starbucks, REI, Expedia, Zillow...) More... |
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While any museum in the area welcomes children, some offer special programs that keep the attention of even our youngest travelers. From hands-on exhibits to creative events catered just for kids, you’ll find yourself wishing that you were a kid again! More... |
The Children's Museum, Seattle brings to life the joy of discovery for children and their families through fun, creative, hands-on explorations of the world around them. |
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