Explore the history of flight from the Wright Brothers to space travel. Collections at Museum of Flight include commercial, military and civilian crafts. See a 1929 Boeing 80A-1, the sole survivor of its type. The 1926 Swallow was used as the nation's first contracted airmail service starting in April 1926. For those interested in more modern aircraft, there are the dynamic M-21 Blackbird, the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever built, and the VC-137B Air Force One, which flew President Dwight D. Eisenhower on a historic visit to meet with Germany's Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in 1959. Take a walk through the “Red Barn,” a museum in its own right, where the Boeing Company manufactured its first aircraft. There is also a library with an extensive selection of aviation information, as well as a museum store and a cafe on the premises.
The Museum of Pop Culture is one of the most interesting stops in Seattle. Located at the Seattle Center, this museum takes you through music history by immersing you in nearly 80,000 artifacts including photos, sound archives, costumes and musical instruments from notable artists. Most exhibits are interactive, allowing visitors to literally play with them. Also here is the Science Fiction Museum & Hall, which honors the greatest minds in the genre.
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) is the pride of Seattle. This museum houses approximately 4 million displays narrating the detailed local history of the city. Visitors can engage with exhibits such as Maritime Seattle, telling the story of ships and planes, including the 1919 Boeing B-1, Boeing's oldest planes for commercial use. Numerous seminars, workshops and lectures are conducted for various age groups, thus playing a vital role in educating the general public on world history. With the vast range of interactive artifacts, one can never get bored at this fascinating museum.
Founded by Dick Wagner around 1970, the Center for Wooden Boats upholds the legacy and heritage associated with the Pacific Northwest area's maritime past. This outpost at the South Lake Union campus is one of the two sites where the wooden boats are displayed. The unique feature of this museum is that the exhibits are not hidden behind glass. Instead, the wooden boats that make up this museum are out on the water, waiting to be boarded. Numerous historical boats are docked here and you can climb aboard and learn all about their history from a well-informed staff and dedicated volunteers.
Seattle Children's Museum is a fun museum for kids and, in fact, the whole family. Enter a world of imagination, where interactive displays allow children to learn in a creative and interesting ways. Visit and explore the wonder of a mountain forest, sail the seven seas to exotic lands and test your creativity at an Imagination Studio. Don't forget to check out their daily programs or listen to a story at their noon story time!
Another feather in the hat for the artsy neighborhood of Pioneer Square, just South of downtown, this gallery explores the culminating local art culture. Showcasing contemporary works in form of paintings, drawings, sculptures, light based works, wax art, chocolate art, interactive media and sound installations, this gallery has already created a name for itself locally and nationally. And the fact that this non-profit organization is owned and operated by a group of local artists (members) shows how progressive the burgeoning art is today.
This is a place that is very difficult to define and categorize. Artists, who have different areas of specialization, all come together here and share their creativity. Housed in an industrial building dating back to the World War II era, this is a place where visitors can freely interact with the artists, who range from blacksmiths to photographers. This is more of an artistic community than a studio, one which encourages people to come and experience art first-hand. Do make an appointment with either the founder, Samuel Farrazaino, or with the specific artist you wish to meet, before dropping by.
The Poulsbo Maritime Museum brings to life the rich and fascinating maritime history of this small city on Liberty Bay. The small museum features a variety of exhibits including a model wheelhouse, old photographs, small models of boats, and other intriguing artifacts. Various interactive and hands-on displays make this place a fun learning experience. A little gift shop at the museum offers interesting maritime merchandise and souvenirs. Known for its friendly staff, Poulsbo Maritime Museum is an unmissable attraction in the town for history buffs.
Founded by Dick Wagner around 1970, the Center for Wooden Boats upholds the legacy and heritage associated with the Pacific Northwest area's maritime past. This outpost at the South Lake Union campus is one of the two sites where the wooden boats are displayed. The unique feature of this museum is that the exhibits are not hidden behind glass. Instead, the wooden boats that make up this museum are out on the water, waiting to be boarded. Numerous historical boats are docked here and you can climb aboard and learn all about their history from a well-informed staff and dedicated volunteers.
Explore the history of flight from the Wright Brothers to space travel. Collections at Museum of Flight include commercial, military and civilian crafts. See a 1929 Boeing 80A-1, the sole survivor of its type. The 1926 Swallow was used as the nation's first contracted airmail service starting in April 1926. For those interested in more modern aircraft, there are the dynamic M-21 Blackbird, the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever built, and the VC-137B Air Force One, which flew President Dwight D. Eisenhower on a historic visit to meet with Germany's Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in 1959. Take a walk through the “Red Barn,” a museum in its own right, where the Boeing Company manufactured its first aircraft. There is also a library with an extensive selection of aviation information, as well as a museum store and a cafe on the premises.
Dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of the Gig Harbor Peninsula, the Harbor History Museum is a must-stop destination for history buffs. Sprawled across a massive space, the museum comprises several intriguing exhibits, which reflect the rich maritime heritage of the village. Within the museum premises, you will also find the mighty Shenandoah, an old fishing vessel. For children and adults alike, the Harbor History Museum packs in a fascinating mélange of exhibits, which will leave you in awe of Gig Harbor’s eventful history.