Living Computer Museum is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

1. Living Computer Museum

9.1
2245 1st Ave S (at S Lander St), Seattle, WA
Museum · 17 tips and reviews

David C.David Cieslak: Found this place on a lark. What a journey through time! Brought back so many memories - loved it!

bdc2000 C.bdc2000 Cronshaw: The restored mainframes are amazing.

Andrew B.Andrew B: Nearly every computer is on and available for exploration!

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

2. Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

8.9
325 5th Ave N (at Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Museum · Lower Queen Anne · 281 tips and reviews

riley s.riley starship: super cool pop culture exhibits! there's a lot of care put into the exhibits and decor. you can tell this is a museum by and for people who love music, film, and the arts.

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum takes you through music history by immersing you in nearly 80,000 artifacts including photos, sound archives, costumes and musical instruments from notable artists.

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: On the southeast exterior of the EMP, where the monorail comes out of the building, get the Space Needle in the upper left corner, in between the tracks. Wait and shoot, as the monorail exits the EMP.

National Nordic Museum is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

3. National Nordic Museum

8.6
2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
Museum · Ballard · 12 tips and reviews

Tammy M.Tammy McCray: Great exhibits and cafe. Stay for a drink and a pastry.

Virginia U.Virginia Ullrich-Serna: Beautifully designed with a thought for the look of Fjords.

Milton J.Milton Jones: Wonderful contemporary Nordic art.

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

4. Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

8.9
860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA
Museum · South Lake Union · 46 tips and reviews

Zan L.Zan Lussier: Seattle's history comes to life! Gorgeous new building on the water. Make a day of visiting.

HISTORYHISTORY: With over 60,000 visitors every year, it is one of Seattle's most popular museums, & preserves & promotes the history of the Pacific NW. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts from the area.

Jesse H.Jesse Harris: Goose turds here are amazing. Nearly stepped on one inside the museum :-(I still however picked up a membership, the museum is fantastic!

Center for Wooden Boats is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

5. Center for Wooden Boats

9.3
1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Museum · South Lake Union · 18 tips and reviews

Christopher J.Christopher Jarzabek: Beautiful vantage point for South Lake Union, especially at sunset. The boats and boat workshop add interesting features. Need to go back and explore more!

⛵Captain J.⛵Captain Jack⛵: Free boat rides every Sunday rain or shine! Sign ups start at 10:00 am and first boats go out about 12:00pm with last boats heading out at 4:00pm. As always, the coffee is on and it's also free.

HISTORYHISTORY: More than 100 historical boats are docked here & you can climb aboard to learn all about their history from a well-informed staff. Talk to craftspeople currently restoring many classic wooden boats.

Aviation Pavilion is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

6. Aviation Pavilion

8.6
9404 E Marginal Way S, Tukwila, WA
Museum · 1 tip

Denise F.Denise F: This place is greatttttt! So big and with lots of airplane. It's just sad that they didn't tell the real history of the airplane inventor Santos Dummont. Try the flight simulator it worths.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

7. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center

8.3
440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA
Museum · Lower Queen Anne · 6 tips and reviews

Brenda S.Brenda Stratton: Exhibits about helping others, it is informative and inspiring. Love the interactive exhibits where you can create and express self about various issues.

Andrew F.Andrew Furman: Free tour every Tuesday - Saturday at 2pm

Pamela W.Pamela Wagner: I saw this center on a map and thought I would go. This was an excellent decision. LOVED this place and make sure that I go again on my next trip.

Seattle Pinball Museum is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

8. Seattle Pinball Museum

8.0
508 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA
Museum · International District · 17 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason H.: So cool! Played unlimited pinball machines from the 60s through today. Not all of them are in perfect shape but if you love pinball you HAVE to come here and get your fix!

Brittany H.Brittany Highland: There is a restroom now, and beer!

Peter R.Peter Riboprotein: Black Hole is the best game; it has a lower level!

UW: Henry Art Gallery is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

9. UW: Henry Art Gallery

8.3
NE Pacific St (at 15th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Museum · University District · 11 tips and reviews

Betsey B.Betsey Brock: The new cafe downstairs @ the Henry serves Stumptown coffee, and they're open Tuesdays through Sunday. Just tell the museum admission desk you're headed to the cafe. Read more.

Irene M.Irene M: There is a permanent installation by Turrell called 'Light Reign' which is worth the trip alone.

Hanne O.Hanne Ockert-Axelsson: Great place to see Native American art. Or a walrus penis bone (near the taxidermy squirrel).

Pacific Science Center is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

10. Pacific Science Center

8.5
200 2nd Ave N (200 Second Ave), Seattle, WA
Science Museum · Lower Queen Anne · 110 tips and reviews

Nas B.Nas Benali: Fun for all ages. Plenty to do if you decide to spend the day there. Great food at the food court. Wonderful butterfly farm and awesome IMAX theater.

HISTORYHISTORY: This hands-on museum features IMAX movies and laser shows, plus ever-changing exhibits that include displays on dinosaurs, whales, robots and much more.

NASANASA: Visit the Willard Smith Planetarium for shows, star parties, and information about the universe. Don't forget to visit the Pacific Science Center's Science on a Sphere, located just outside the doors. Read more.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

11. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

8.3
500 5th Ave N (at Mercer St), Seattle, WA
Office · Lower Queen Anne · 18 tips and reviews

Katie Y.Katie Yamada: Such a beautiful meeting, very innovative and techy in the way it was designed

J.C. B.J.C. Balcita: Great place to take a dump. Also has cool interactive displays.

Matt K.Matt K.: Innovation room in the back is a nice effort to get people thinking about their own ways to help.

Marvel Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

12. Marvel Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit

7.4
325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA
Exhibit · Lower Queen Anne · 1 tip

Enrique G.Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate: Super fun to come with my kid!

Spooked in Seattle Museum and Tours is one of The 13 Best Museums in Seattle.

13. Spooked in Seattle Museum and Tours

7.3
102 Cherry St (1st Ave), Seattle, WA
Historic and Protected Site · Seattle Central Business District · 5 tips and reviews

Megan H.Megan Houchin: They have several different tours, including the Haunted Pub tour!

Jack R.Jack Reeves: Holy shit do not pay for this. Huge waste of money.

cheryl b.cheryl berklich: All the awesome spooky stories!