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Museums in Seattle–Tacoma: Free Days & Hours

104 verified museums and galleries in Seattle–Tacoma. Free ones are marked FREE; for others, admission and any free days come from the museum's own site. We re-check each official page on a schedule so hours and free-day notes stay honest.

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"Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico, restrictions apply*" Exhibit

📍 Seattle · Seattle Central · Central Library

📅 Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM

Location Link: Central Library<br>Room Location: Level 8 - Gallery<br>Registration Required: Registration is not required.<br>Detailed Description: <img src="https://www.trumba.com/i/DgBohZRAtMKeE3LJerr2C-0L.png" alt=" Image of a label with the words: About this event" width="147" height="77"> Battle for Paradise is a photo essay by <a href="https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/arts-and-cultu

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MuseumFREE

The Mothership

📍 Seattle · Seattle Central · Behnke Gallery

📅 Fri, Nov 13, 4:30 PM

The Behnke Family Gallery at Cornish College of the Arts is proud to present our second exhibition of our 2026-2027 season featuring Mothership Photography Collective. The Mothership is an exhibition by the eponymous collective, whose invitational membership is composed of 15 working mother artists, educators, and curators. The Mothership Photography Collective harnesses the cumulative power

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Cascadia Art Museum Free to See Third Thursdays

📍 Edmonds · Snohomish County

Third Thursdays: Nov 19, Dec 17, 2026; Jan 21, 2027, 11 AM-8 PM · Edmonds · · Free admission all day on third Thursdays, open until 8 PM for Art Walk Edmonds; regular admission $15 adults

🕑 open until 8 PM for Art Walk Edmonds; regular admission $15 adults

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MOHAI Free First Thursday Evenings

📍 Free (first Thursday evenings, permanent exhibits) · Seattle Central

First Thursday of each month: Nov 5, Dec 3, 2026; Jan 7, 2027 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · MOHAI · Seattle · Free (first Thursday evenings, permanent exhibits) · Registration: Unknown (advance tickets may be required) · Confidence: High

🕑 Hours vary; see the official page

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National Nordic Museum Free First Thursday

📍 Free (general admission on first Thursdays; special exhibition is a $5 charge) · Seattle Central

First Thursday of each month: Nov 5, Dec 3, 2026; Jan 7, 2027 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · National Nordic Museum · Seattle · Free (general admission on first Thursdays; special exhibition is a $5 charge) · Registration: Not required · Confidence: High

🕑 Hours vary; see the official page

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Museums in Seattle–Tacoma: highlights

Coming up first: "Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico, restrictions apply*" Exhibit (Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM, Seattle) and The Mothership (Fri, Nov 13, 4:30 PM, Seattle). Places you can visit on your own schedule include Cascadia Art Museum Free to See Third Thursdays in Edmonds, MOHAI Free First Thursday Evenings in Free (first Thursday evenings, permanent exhibits), National Nordic Museum Free First Thursday in Free (general admission on first Thursdays; special exhibition is a $5 charge) and Museum of Glass in Tacoma.

Of the 104 verified listings for museums in Seattle–Tacoma, 55 are free and 49 are paid; 2 are dated events and 102 are places you can visit any open day. The most common kinds are museum (77), arts & culture (14), games (3), family (2) and festival (2). The most listings are in Seattle Center (7), Seattle (6), Tacoma (6), Ballard (3) and Georgetown (3).

Tips for museums in Seattle–Tacoma

  • Free days and pay-what-you-wish hours change, so confirm on the museum's own site before you go.
  • Timed-entry tickets, even free ones, can sell out on weekends; book ahead where the museum offers it.
  • Smaller galleries and cultural centers in Seattle–Tacoma are often free every day and much quieter than the big institutions.
  • Check last entry, which is usually 30 to 60 minutes before closing.
  • Bag checks and photo rules vary by museum; the official page lists what you can bring.

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FAQ

Are there free museums in Seattle–Tacoma?

Yes; free museums carry a FREE badge here. Free-day schedules change, so confirm on the museum's site.

Do I need tickets for free museum days in Seattle?

Sometimes. Timed-entry and RSVP rules come from each museum; the official link on every card is the source of truth.

How many of these are free?

55 of the 104 listings are free to attend or enter; the other 49 show the price from the official site.

Which neighborhoods in Seattle–Tacoma have the most museums listings?

Right now: Seattle Center (7), Seattle (6), Tacoma (6), Ballard (3) and Georgetown (3).

How current is this list?

It is rebuilt from verified listings on every visit and was last updated Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 3:59 AM PST. Ended, cancelled and removed listings drop off automatically.

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