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🏛️ Museums & landmarks in Seattle–Tacoma

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Updated Nov 5, 2026, 5:27 PM PST

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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Seattle Unit)

📍 Pioneer Square · Seattle Central

A National Park Service museum in Pioneer Square about Seattle's role in the 1897–98 Klondike Gold Rush. NPS says no entrance pass is required.

🕑 See NPS hours page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 1, 2026

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Foss Waterway Seaport

📍 Tacoma · Tacoma & Pierce County

Tacoma waterfront maritime museum with historic building exhibits, Heritage Boat Shop, education center, and panoramic Thea Foss Waterway views. Hands-on family activities noted on the visit page.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Contemporary glass museum on the Tacoma waterfront with live Hot Shop demonstrations. Chihuly Bridge of Glass pedestrian overpass links the museum to downtown. Gallery spaces under capital renovation through Dec 12, 2026.

💵 Adults $18; Seniors 65+ $16; Military (active/veteran with ID) $16; Youth 6–18 $9; Children under 6 free; Members free. EBT discounts available in person. Open Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; last ticket 4:30 p.m. Third Thursday free admission 5–8 p.m. Traditional galleries closed for renovation until Dec 12, 2026; Hot Shop and non-gallery spaces remain open; temporary prices noted due to renovation.

🕑 Wed–Sun 10am–5pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Burke Museum

📍 Seattle · Seattle North

Natural history and culture museum on the University of Washington campus with dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, and global collections, including visible working labs.

💵 General $24; Senior 62+ $22; Student (non-UW with ID) $16; Youth 4–14 $16; Child 3 and under free; UW student/faculty/staff/retirees free (limit 1 per Husky Card); Museums for All with SNAP/EBT/WIC ID. Hours Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.); First Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Monday closed. Closed Nov 26 Thanksgiving and other listed holidays.

🕑 Tue–Sun 10am–5pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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🏛️ Museums & landmarks in Seattle–Tacoma

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Seattle Unit)

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