The 9 Best Museum Visits in Seattle

1.The Museum of Flight Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Seattle Museum of Flight ticket: $29 entry to 160+ aircraft, the NASA Shuttle Trainer, and a 747 cockpit, with add-on 3D and simulators.

“Kids will enjoy this place. Pack some snacks and water if traveling with kids. It can get tiring if it is warm outside. The gift center is well-stocked and has a variety of items.”

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2.Seattle Art Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Skip the line at Seattle Art Museum and enjoy global art from Native Northwest to African, Asian, and modern works, plus Market Seattle lunch.

“The Museum was intresting and the collections as well...!!!”

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3.The Museum of Flight Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Step into Seattle’s Museum of Flight with 150+ aircraft, NASA training gear, rare spy planes, and a full day of hands-on aviation fun.

“Einzigartiges Museum mit tollen, sehr gut restaurierten Exponaten aus unterschiedlichen Zeitzonen. Für Luftfahrtenthusiasten ein Muss.”

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4.Museum of Illusions Seattle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 1 minute to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Museum of Illusions Seattle ticket with 50+ hands-on optical illusion rooms and holograms. Mobile entry, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

“Nothing special not a lot of activities to choose from. Not worth the money. So expensive for less experience.”

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5.Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Ticket to Museum of Illusions Seattle with 50+ hands-on exhibits, illusion rooms, holograms, and sensory puzzles in downtown near Pike Place.

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6.National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $20

A $20, self-paced day at Seattle’s National Nordic Museum in Ballard, with Nordic Journeys, the permanent collection, and rotating exhibits.

“Nicely done - not as enjoyable due to a bunch of unruly loud children - not the museum’s fault.”

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7.All Day VIP Pass to Original Selfie Museum Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend flexible hours at Seattle’s Original Selfie Museum with 30+ themed photo zones, props, and photo help in a playful setup.

“The different prop areas that you can do with different poses. I can spent alot of time at each station doing different poses for good pictures and memories. The lady that worked there Olha who also helped me taking some nice photo shots of me and what poses to do for great photo shots. She was really nice, friendly and was really helpful to make my day more enjoyable. I had the best time of my life and would do it again while on vacation.”

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8.Snoqualmie Fall & Railway Museum 3-Hours (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $599

Private Snoqualmie tour blending Snoqualmie Falls viewpoints, a short forest walk, and the Northwest Railway Museum’s restored cars.

“Great experience with an enthusiastic and helpful guide. Great views of the waterfall and fascinating stop at the railway museum.”

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9.Museum of Glass and Thea Foss Waterway Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $15Best value

A 45-minute guided walk in Tacoma linking Chihuly Bridge, Thea Foss Waterway, and the Museum of Glass area for $15.

“Great place for all ages.....😊👍 See all the displayed art. Take the tour. Watch items being made....”

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