Free museum days near Seattle — hours, season & every spot
Seattle Art Museum (Downtown), Last Resort Fire Department Museum, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Seattle Unit) are in season near Seattle now — hours and dates for every spot are below.
All known free museum days spots near Seattle, with hours, season and address from official sources where published.
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free museum days
Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum
In seasonSee Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum on map
free museum days
Blackman House Museum
In seasonSee Blackman House Museum on map
118 Avenue B, Snohomish, WA 98290
free museum days
Bothell Historical Museum
In seasonSee Bothell Historical Museum on mapOpens Sunday at 1 PM
Sun 1 PM–4 PM · Apr 1–Oct 31 · 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell, WA 98011 (In the Park at Bothell Landing)
free museum days
Bug & Reptile Museum
In seasonSee Bug & Reptile Museum on map
1118 Charleston Beach Rd W, Bremerton, WA 98312
free museum days
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
In seasonSee Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture on mapOpens Nov 5 at 10 AM
First Thursday 10 AM–8 PM · 4303 Memorial Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States
free museum days
Cascadia Art Museum
In seasonSee Cascadia Art Museum on mapOpen now until 5 PM
Wed–Sun 11 AM–5 PM · 190 Sunset Ave. S., #E, Edmonds, WA 98020
free museum days
Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA)
In seasonSee Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA) on map
free museum days
Coast Guard Museum Northwest
In seasonSee Coast Guard Museum Northwest on mapOpens tomorrow at 9 AM
Mon 9 AM–2 PM, Wed 9 AM–2 PM, Fri 9 AM–2 PM · 1519 Alaskan Way S Seattle, WA 98134
free museum days
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
In seasonSee Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center on mapOpen now until 5 PM
Daily 10 AM–5 PM · 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA 98199
free museum days
Duvall Historical Society Museum
In seasonSee Duvall Historical Society Museum on map
26526 NE Cherry Valley Road, Duvall, WA
free museum days
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
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free museum days
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
In seasonSee Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum on map
3407 109th Street SW, Everett, WA 98204
free museum days
Frye Art Museum
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704 Terry Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 USA
free museum days
Gates Foundation Discovery Center
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440 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109
free museum days
Gold Bar Depot Museum & Historical Society
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free museum days
Henry Art Gallery
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15th Avenue NE + NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98195
free museum days
Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve
In seasonSee Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve on mapOpens Nov 5 at 10 AM
First Thursday 10 AM–5 PM · 6410 23rd Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271
free museum days
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Visitor Center & Museum (Ballard Locks)
In seasonSee Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Visitor Center & Museum (Ballard Locks) on map
3015 NW 54th Street, Ballard, WA 98107
free museum days
History Museum at Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center
In seasonSee History Museum at Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitor Center on map
free museum days
Imagine Children's Museum
In seasonSee Imagine Children's Museum on mapOpens tomorrow at 5 PM
Third Friday 5 PM–9 PM
free museum days
Issaquah Depot Museum (Issaquah History Museums)
In seasonSee Issaquah Depot Museum (Issaquah History Museums) on mapOpens Saturday at 11 AM
Sat & Sun 11 AM–3 PM · 78 First Avenue NE, Issaquah, WA 98027
free museum days
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Seattle Unit)
In seasonSee Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Seattle Unit) on map
319 Second Ave S. Seattle, WA 98104
free museum days
Langley Whale Center
In seasonSee Langley Whale Center on mapOpen now until 4 PM
Wed–Sun 11 AM–4 PM · 105 Anthes Ave Langley, WA 98260
free museum days
Last Resort Fire Department Museum
In seasonSee Last Resort Fire Department Museum on mapOpens Oct 22 at 11 AM
Thu 11 AM–3 PM · 301-2nd Ave South at the corner of 2nd Ave South & South Main Street in Pioneer Square
free museum days
Log House Museum (Southwest Seattle Historical Society)
In seasonSee Log House Museum (Southwest Seattle Historical Society) on map
free museum days
Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association & Museum
In seasonSee Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association & Museum on map
19903 Poplar Way Lynnwood, WA
free museum days
Maple Valley Historical Society Museum
In seasonSee Maple Valley Historical Society Museum on mapOpens Saturday at 10 AM
Sat 10 AM–2 PM · 22024 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038
free museum days
Monroe Historical Society & Museum
In seasonSee Monroe Historical Society & Museum on mapOpens tomorrow at 1 PM
Wed 12 PM–3 PM, Fri 1 PM–4 PM, Sat 12 PM–3 PM · 207 East Main Street; Monroe WA 98272
free museum days
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
In seasonSee Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) on mapOpens Nov 5 at 5 PM
First Thursday 5 PM–8 PM · 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA, 98109
free museum days
National Nordic Museum
In seasonSee National Nordic Museum on mapOpens Nov 5 at 10 AM
First Thursday 10 AM–8 PM · 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
free museum days
Northwest African American Museum (NAAM)
In seasonSee Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) on map
free museum days
Northwest Nikkei Museum
In seasonSee Northwest Nikkei Museum on mapOpen now until 5 PM
Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144
free museum days
Northwest Railway Museum - Historic Snoqualmie Depot
In seasonSee Northwest Railway Museum - Historic Snoqualmie Depot on map
9320 Stone Quarry Road, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
free museum days
Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center
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Historic Ships Wharf at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
free museum days
Northwest Veterans Museum
In seasonSee Northwest Veterans Museum on mapOpens Saturday at 11 AM
Tue 11 AM–3 PM, Thu 11 AM–3 PM, Sat 11 AM–3 PM · 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood 98036
free museum days
Point No Point Lighthouse and Museum
In seasonSee Point No Point Lighthouse and Museum on mapOpens Saturday at 12 PM
Sat & Sun 12 PM–4 PM
free museum days
Port Gamble Historic Museum
Out of seasonSee Port Gamble Historic Museum on mapClosed for the season
Thu–Sun 12 PM–5 PM · May 1–Sep 27 · 32400 N Rainier Ave Port Gamble, WA 98364
free museum days
Poulsbo Maritime Museum
In seasonSee Poulsbo Maritime Museum on map
19010 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
free museum days
Puget Sound Navy Museum
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free museum days
Quilcene Historical Museum
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151 E. Columbia Street, Quilcene, WA 98376
free museum days
Schack Art Center
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free museum days
Seattle Art Museum (Downtown)
In seasonSee Seattle Art Museum (Downtown) on mapOpens Nov 5 at 10 AM
First Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
free museum days
Seattle Asian Art Museum
In seasonSee Seattle Asian Art Museum on mapOpens Nov 5 at 10 AM
First Thursday 10 AM–5 PM
free museum days
Shoreline Historical Museum
In seasonSee Shoreline Historical Museum on mapOpen now until 4 PM
Tue–Sat 10 AM–4 PM · 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
free museum days
Sidney Art Gallery and Museum
In seasonSee Sidney Art Gallery and Museum on mapOpen now until 4 PM
Mon 11 AM–4 PM, Tue 11 AM–3 PM, Wed & Thu 11 AM–4 PM, Sat 11 AM–4 PM, Sun 1 PM–4 PM · 202 Sidney Avenue Port Orchard, WA 98366
free museum days
Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum
In seasonSee Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum on map
free museum days
South Whidbey Historical Museum
In seasonSee South Whidbey Historical Museum on mapOpen now until 4 PM
Thu–Sat 10 AM–4 PM · 312 Second Street, Langley, WA 98260
free museum days
Suquamish Museum
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free museum days
The Center for Wooden Boats
In seasonSee The Center for Wooden Boats on map
1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109 (Lake Union Park)
free museum days
The Museum of Flight
In seasonSee The Museum of Flight on mapOpens Nov 5 at 5 PM
First Thursday 5 PM–9 PM · 9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
free museum days
The Snackin Shack
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free museum days
Tolt Historical Society Museum
In seasonSee Tolt Historical Society Museum on mapOpens Saturday at 11 AM
Sat 11 AM–3 PM · 31523 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA 98014
free museum days
Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center (Tukwila Historical Society)
In seasonSee Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center (Tukwila Historical Society) on map
free museum days
Vashon Heritage Museum
In seasonSee Vashon Heritage Museum on mapOpen now until 4 PM
Wed–Fri 1 PM–4 PM, Sat 10 AM–4 PM, Sun 1 PM–4 PM · 10105 SW Bank Road, Vashon, Washington 98070
free museum days
Veterans Living History Museum
In seasonSee Veterans Living History Museum on map
free museum days
Wing Luke Museum
In seasonSee Wing Luke Museum on mapOpens Nov 5 at 5 PM
First Thursday 5 PM–8 PM · 719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104
free museum days
Woodinville Heritage Museum
In seasonSee Woodinville Heritage Museum on mapOpens Sunday at 1 PM
Sun 1 PM–4 PM · 14121 NE 171st Street, Woodinville, WA 98072
Around the region
free museum days
Great Northern & Cascade Railway Depot Museum
In seasonSee Great Northern & Cascade Railway Depot Museum on map
free museum days
JCHS Museum of Art + History (Jefferson Museum of Art & History)
In seasonSee JCHS Museum of Art + History (Jefferson Museum of Art & History) on map
540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
free museum days
Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum
In seasonSee Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum on map
free museum days
Sequim Museum & Arts
In seasonSee Sequim Museum & Arts on map
Wed & Thu 11 AM–4 PM, Fri 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–8 PM, Sat 11 AM–4 PM · 544 N. Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA
free museum days
Skykomish Historical Society Museum
In seasonSee Skykomish Historical Society Museum on map
110 West Railroad Ave, Skykomish, WA 98288
Common questions
- Are free museum days open near Seattle right now?
- Yes — Seattle Art Museum (Downtown), Last Resort Fire Department Museum, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Seattle Unit) are in season now. Hours and dates are listed for each spot below.
- Where can I find free museum days near Seattle?
- 57 known spots near Seattle are listed below, from Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum, Blackman House Museum, Bothell Historical Museum and more.
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