08.02.2023

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24 museums in Seattle

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“Inside Out” by Leigh Satchwitz is a 360° interactive experience that uses light and sound to project her childhood memories. | Photo by Ken Schluchtmann

Museums are the cultural hubs of Seattle. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Emerald City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 23 museums to visit in our city.

Just for fun

WNDR Museum, 904 Alaskan Way | $28-$38
This interactive space on the waterfront has 20+ exhibits and art pieces that tickle the senses. Look for light-up floors, AI-generated paintings, and even a “hyper mirror.”

Seattle Pinball Museum, 508 Maynard Ave S. | $20-$23
The admission fee grants you unlimited play on all of the 50+ pinball representing different eras, from the 1950s to current times.

Science and technology

The Center for Wooden Boats is located near kayak rentals and lots of good restaurants.
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Photo by @exploringthepnw_

Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), 860 Terry Ave. N. | $17-$22
Check out drag racing cars, periscopes from WWII, and other innovations and inventions that from the PNW.

Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave N. | $18-$23
Let out your inner scientist with exhibits on dinosaurs, tide pools, sound waves, farming in the Pacific Northwest, and butterflies.

Art

Seattle Art Museum (SAM), 1300 First Ave., Seattle | $20-$28
Seattle’s biggest art gallery showcases classic works from across the globe and Indigenous artists, as well as contemporary pieces from up-and-coming names.

Museum of Museums, 900 Boylston Ave. | $5-$20
This gallery tucked away in First Hill has touchable soft sculptures and miniature art museums on display (very meta). It even once showcased a cat tower exhibit that you could bring your feline friend to.

Transportation and military

The wires holding the dozens of giant planes to the Museum of Flight’s ceiling is just another reason to be thankful for modern engineering.
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Photo via Museum of Flight

Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S. | $18-$26
The giant museum spans two buildings and crosses the interstate. Learn about how we got to space travel, see impressive historic aircraft, and peek inside an Air Force One plane.

US Naval Undersea Museum, 1 Garnett Way, Newport | Free
This museum is outside Seattle, a little further north, but worth the trip. Learn about torpedo technology, the extremity of deep ocean environments, and the history of submarines.

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Events

Wednesday, August 2

Books on Tap | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 7-8 p.m. | Treehouse Café, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island | Free | Test your knowledge of literary works like “Circe” by Madeline Miller and films like “O Brother Where Art Thou?”

Thursday, August 3

KEXP Concerts at The Mural | Thursday, Aug. 3, Thursday, Aug. 10, Thursday, Aug. 17 | 4:30 p.m. | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | Free | Sip brews in the beer garden or soak up the sun on the lawn while you enjoy the sounds of KEXP-favorite DJs and artists.
Trivia Night | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Dog Yard Bar, 1546 NW Leary Way, Seattle | Free | It’s a win-win — your pup gets to run wild and you get to win some prizes with friends.

Friday, August 4

Pop Culture Art Expo | Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | The Westin, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle | Free | Get some sweet new art at this expo featuring works by fans of “Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and other realms.
Considering the Mushroom | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | The Heart Gallery Paint and Sip, 625 SW 153rd St., Burien | $40 | Paint your own little mushroom friend to take home with step-by-step instructions.

Saturday, August 5

Regina Spektor | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 14111 NE 145th St., Seattle | $49.50-$445 | This quirky singer-songwriter/pianist got big with tunes like “Samson” and “On the Radio.”

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News Notes

Biz

Choose your fighter — Amazon has just usurped Microsoft’s position as Bellevue’s biggest employer. The online shopping giant ended 2022 with 10,200 employees in the city, ~3,000 more than Microsoft’s employment numbers. Amazon established its Eastside outpost five years ago. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Civic

Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a new $27 million plan to reduce illegal drug consumption and boost treatment centers. If passed by City Council, the legislation would change how drug-related offenses are codified by the law and $7 million would go to treatment facilities this year.

Traffic

Hip, hip, hooray — I-5 northbound at Seneca Street has an entirely new traffic lane open. There are now three lanes available to traffic headed towards Mercer Street, instead of just two. Plans for the project were approved in 2007 and funding was secured in 2021. (Seattle Times)

Coming Soon

Time to go shopping — electric vehicle company Rivian is opening a pop-up showroom in University Village later on Friday, Aug. Rivian’s Spaces showrooms typically show off the brand’s cars + trucks, while occasionally hosting educational events about its EVs . (GeekWire)

Environment

Yikes — there is an increasing number of reports of an aggressive coyotes around the Washington Park Arboretum. Sightings are common in the area, but the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds visitors not to feed or run from the coyotes. Pets should also be kept on a leash. (KIRO 7)

Festival

Here they come. Most of the US Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to arrive in Seattle today around 12:30 p.m. for the Seafair festival and then practice Thursday around noon. Make sure to find some noise canceling headphones.

Eat

HoneyHole Sandwiches has a new owner — Evan Bramer, a former employee. Bramer said he hopes to repair damage from claims of prior mismanagement and diversity issues. The shop is still open at 703 E. Pike Street. (Capitol Hill Blog)

Food

We double dog dare you

What local restuarant would you change your name for a lifetime supply of?

At least you know you’d giggle a lot if you changed your name to Dicks. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

There’s a lot we would do for some free food — do a silly dance or make a prank call. But changing our legal name? That’s reserved for something special.

This week, Subway offered to give a lifetime of free sandwiches to anyone who has their name legally changed to “Subway.” It’s tempting, but we don’t necessarily love the sandwiches that much.

It did get us thinking, though — which local restaurant could convince us to do a similar stunt? Those of you named Richard would get off easy with Dick’s, and being named Woody’s doesn’t sound too bad. But what about Frelard Tamales? Canlis may make you sound pretentious — but it might be kind of nice.

So, tell us: Which local restaurant would you be willing to change your name for in exchange for a lifetime supply of its food?

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Travel

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Eat

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Pets

It’s time to treat your fur baby with a product worth barking about. Check out the Martingale Collar in peach + gold from Major Darling.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

I missed Seafair last year while I went and visited family for my birthday, so it looks like this will be my first time experiencing the big festival. I’m kinda pumped for the hydroplane races. Any tips for a first timer?

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