Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is about the natural wonders of Washington state, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle on the University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street in Seattle.
The Henry Art Gallery was the first public art museum in the state of Washington. The Henry stimulates research and teaching, provides a creative wellspring for artists, students, and educators, and serves as a catalyst for the creation of new work. Free to the public the first Thursday of each month, 11:00-8:00. Located on the campus of the University of Washington, 15th Ave NE and NE 41st, Seattle 98195.
Museum of Flight holds one of the largest and most comprehensive air and space collections in the United States, containing millions of rare photographs and negatives, a world-class library, tens of thousands of artifacts, and over 150 rare aircraft and space vehicles. Free admission each first Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. located South of downtown Seattle, at the south end of Boeing Field / King County Airport; Exit 158 off Interstate 5, 9404 East Marginal Way S.
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) documents and exhibits the unique historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. NAAM is a vibrant community gathering place where youth, adults and families can honor the past and articulate the future. Free admission first and second Thursday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. NAAM is located on the corner of 23rd Avenue and S. Massachusetts Street, just south of downtown Seattle. Free parking is available on site.
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) is dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle, south of Husky Stadium, just off State Route 520 south of the Montlake Bridge, 2700 24th Ave East.
Seattle Art Museum (SAM) collection includes Asian, African and Native American art, modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists, and wonderful visiting exhibits. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 9 p.m. Located in downtown Seattle near Pike Place Market at 1300 Fi rst Avenue.
Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) collection is housed in an Art Deco building and emphasises Chinese and Japanese art, but also includes works from Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Himalayas. Among the museum’s most notable pieces are Chinese terra-cotta funerary art, Chinese snuff bottles, and Japanese netsukes (belt decorations). Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 9 p.m. Located in Seattle inside Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, 1400 East Prospect Street.
Wing Luke Asian Museum is the only pan-Asian Pacific American museum in the country and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the region, with artifacts, photographs, archives, and oral histories revealing the culture of the Asian Pacific American community. Free admission each first Thursday from 10 to 8 p.m. Located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District aka the “ID” (pronounced eye-dee), 719 South King Street.
