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Everything to Plan Your Visit

Discover inspiration, resources, and first-hand experiences below as you get ready to embark on your next great adventure.

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Getting Around Seattle

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AccessibleTravel Guide

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International Travelers

Explore trip-planning resources and on-the-ground information for international visitors.

International Travel Guides

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Metaphor into Form: Art in the Era of the Pilchuck Glass School

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Founded in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, emerged as a world-renowned center …

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Explore The Market

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Seattle’s public market and one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Encompassing nine acres, the Market’s historic arcade, …

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West Seattle Farmers Market – Sundays

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Nestled in the heart of the West Seattle Junction between Alaska and California Avenues, The West Seattle Farmers …

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LeMay – America’s Car Museum

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This international destination for families and auto enthusiasts celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile and explores how …

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Earthlings and Extraterrestrials: 20 Years of Kids Design Glass

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In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Kids Design Glass Program, the Museum has pulled together a …

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Nordic Journeys

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Nordic Journeys expands the Museum’s classic immigration story to include a broader understanding of Nordic life and culture …

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