Museums in Washington, United States
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington, Washington
People flock here not just to see dinosaurs, but to feel a profound sense of wonder about our planet's epic story. You c...
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, Washington
You really have to experience this place to understand its power. It starts deep underground, taking you on a journey fr...
National Gallery of Art
Washington, Washington
Believe it or not, the National Gallery of Art was a gift to the nation from a single family—the Mellons—who believed gr...
The Museum of Flight
Seattle, Washington
It all started in a humble Red Barn, the original Boeing factory on the banks of the Duwamish River. Today, the Museum o...
U.S. Naval Undersea Museum
, Washington
Folks come out to Keyport for all sorts of reasons—some for the deep naval history, others just to see a real submarine ...
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Seattle, Washington
It’s a strange and wonderful truth that the glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly are so organic and vibrant, they often feel...
White River Valley Museum
Auburn, Washington
Tucked away in the Auburn plaza, this little gem of a museum has been telling the stories of our valley for decades. You...
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Washington, Washington
It’s a place where history doesn't just sit in a case—it hangs from the ceiling and towers over you. You can stand benea...
Museum of Pop Culture
Seattle, Washington
Nestled in the shadow of the Space Needle, Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) thrums with the raw energy of a rock ...
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle, Washington
The Seattle Art Museum, or SAM as we locals call it, has always felt like the city's grand downtown living room for art....
Museum of Glass
Tacoma, Washington
You won't believe it, but the main attraction here is a massive, shimmering stainless steel cone that looks like it land...
National Nordic Museum
Seattle, Washington
Tucked away in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, the National Nordic Museum feels less like a formal institution and more ...
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
Seattle, Washington
Tucked away in the sprawling, green oasis of Lake Union Park, MOHAI feels like Seattle's memory bank. I spent a whole af...
Washington State History Museum
Tacoma, Washington
People come here to our museum for all sorts of reasons—maybe their great-grandparents homesteaded out near Walla Walla,...
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Tacoma, Washington
Fort Nisqually isn't your typical museum; it's a living, breathing portal to the 1850s. You don't just see history behin...
REACH Museum
Richland, Washington
People come to the REACH Museum to really get a feel for this unique part of Washington, where ancient geology and moder...
North House Museum
Lewisburg, Washington
You'd never guess this elegant white-columned mansion was once a private home for a family with twelve children. Today, ...
Pacific Science Center
Seattle, Washington
People don't just come to the Pacific Science Center to learn; they come to be delighted. It’s a place where you can wal...
Arizona Capitol Museum
Phoenix, Washington
Believe it or not, Arizona's government once operated entirely from this single building. Today, the restored state capi...
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Seattle, Washington
People come to the Burke for all sorts of reasons. Some are drawn by the towering T. rex skeleton in the lobby, while ot...
Louisiana History Museum
Alexandria, Washington
The Louisiana History Museum feels like a quiet secret tucked away in downtown Alexandria. It's a place where the state'...