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Seattle Museums
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 Seattle offers a variety of outstanding museums. Many of the museums and galleries are located in the Downtown district, Pioneer Square and the International and University districts, and offer free admission the first Thursday of each month, with extended viewing hours. Here are some of the top museums in the diverse city of Seattle.Seattle Art Museums Seattle's art scene has gained international notoriety, bringing in artists from around the world and hosting some of the most famous rotating exhibits. Highlighting classic and contemporary arts, culture, history and zoology, Seattle's many museums have a strong focus on public education and community involvement.Center on Contemporary Art Contemporary works from int'l artists. Henry Art Museum At the University of Washington. Seattle Art Museum Locations in Volunteer Park and Downtown. Science and Nature Museum of Flight9404 Marginal Way, Seattle, Washington (WA), 98108, USA Tel: +1 206 764 5720 With numerous full-sized aircraft and spacecraft, and over 19,000 artifacts including instruments, textiles, models and oral histories, the Museum of Flight in Seattle is the largest and most inclusive aviation and aerospace collection in the west. The museum is a living record of the history of air and space achievements, and houses the 'Flying White House', which carried presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. Pacific Science Center Hands-on exhibits and laser light shows. Washington Park Arboretum Living museum of many species of plants. Woodland Park Zoo Learn more by taking a virtual tour. History and Culture Burke Museum of Natural History and CultureArcheology and zoology collections. Museum of History and Industry Presents the history of the Pacific Northwest. Nordic Heritage Museum Focus on Scandinavian immigration. Wing Luke Asian Museum Preserves Asian American culture and history. 407 Seventh Avenue South, Seattle, Washington Tel: 206 623 5124 Located in the International District of Seattle, the Smithsonian affiliated Wing Luke Asian Museum is the only community based museum devoted to the history, culture and art of Asian Pacific Americans in the USA. The museum houses a permanent collection exploring the roles various Asian cultures have played in developing the Pacific Northwest and special exhibits intended to explain traditional Asian customs. Seattle's Wing Luke Asian Museum also offers rotating arts and heritage exhibitions, public tours, international films and an impressive research center. Other The Children's MuseumPlan your trip to this Seattle museum. Experience Music Project View hundreds of music artifacts. Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum Learn about the history of the sport. |