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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.
The Arboretum Foundation “Gifts & Greens Galore” holiday sale offers a wonderful selection of holiday decorations, including wreaths, swags, and fresh-cut greens. It’s also a showcase for the Arboretum Shop, which features an excellent selection of gardening and nature books, plant-themed jewelry, natural body products, tools for green thumbs, and much more. The sale features many fun activities and unique gift merchandise:
- Live seasonal music
- Free hot drinks
- Michael Michaud Silver Season botanical tableware and jewelry
- Handmade holiday cards
The sale is held at the Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112 (Google map). Free parking and admission. For more information, visit Gifts & Greens Galore.
- Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, December 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Arboretum Foundation, a non-profit membership organization, has provided stewardship for Washington Park Arboretum since 1935. The mission of the Foundation is to promote, protect and enhance the Washington Park Arboretum for current and future generations by strengthening and building a diverse and engaged community of donors, volunteers and advocates.
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.
The West Seattle art walk is a monthly art event that is held the second Thursday of each month 6pm to 9pm year-round. View the West Seattle art walk map. The art walk is hosted by the local West Seattle merchants who feature a wide range of art and showcase our vibrant artist community.
From Alki to Endolyne, the West Seattle Art Walk is brought to you by West Seattle merchants. Over 60 merchants in the West Seattle Junction, Alki Beach, Admiral District, Morgan Junction, Fauntleroy District and Delridge display art and showcase artists.
At the Frye, Carolyn McManus, PT, is offering free, thirty-minute “drop-in” mindfulness-meditation sessions Wednesdays at 12:30 pm at the Frye Museum where parking is also free. Registration is not required. The Frye Art Museum is located at 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104 (Google map), near Boren Avenue and James Street, just steps from downtown Seattle.
Carolyn McManus is on staff in the Rehab Services Department at Swedish Medical Center, where, since 1998, she has taught Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, a meditation, stress reduction, and gentle exercise program. She has also co-led a meditation program for veterans at the VA Puget Sound Medical Center. Presented in collaboration with Swedish Medical Center.
Present-moment awareness is essential to experience and appreciate any work for art, but it can be elusive and we often find ourselves distracted or lost in thought. Through the training and practice of mindfulness meditation we can apply present-moment awareness not only to experience art, but to all aspects life. We can discover a calm amidst our to-do lists and more fully appreciate the gift of each day.
Related posts: Always free Frye Museum where parking is also free.
The Tribal Coloring Book at the Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve features free downloadable coloring pages for kids. The coloring pages are designed to pique the interest of children and youth so they can develop an appreciation of the heritage and culture of the Pacific Northwest Tulalip Tribal Community. The coloring pages will be updated from time to time, so be sure to return occasionally for a new set of sample pages. The sample coloring pages depict aspects of Tulalip Tribal life, such as an annual canoe journey undertaken by tribal members to celebrate with other Coast Salish tribes. Complete coloring books are available for sale at the Hibulb Cultural Center.
The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve is the only Tribal facility certified by the state of Washington. Their mission is to communicate the history, cultural traditions, and spiritual beliefs of the Tulalip Tribes who are the successors in the interests of the Snohomish, Snoqualmie and Skykomish tribes and other tribes and bands signatory to the Treaty of Point Elliott. The Centers’ exhibits share the legacy of the Tulalip people by detailing the historic perspective of the bands that make up the Tulalip Tribes. The stories are told in Lushootseed (Tulalip’s Native Language) as well as English.
The Center is approximately 23,000 square feet situated on a 50-acre natural history preserve. The interactive cultural center features exhibits, certified collections and archaeological repository, classrooms, a longhouse, a research library and gift shop. The Center is open to the public. For more information such as hours and admission rates, visit the Hibulb Cultural Center website. The Center is located at 6410 23rd Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271 (Google map), about 30 miles north of Seattle.
Here are 5 of the best always free things to do in Seattle WA.
The Bellevue Festival of the Arts is a juried arts and crafts fair that takes place the last full weekend in July in downtown Bellevue, along with two other art fairs, the Bellevue Art Museum’s ArtsFair and Bellevue’s 6th Street Fair.
The Festival is located along NE 8th at Bellevue Way just north of Bellevue Square, in the parking lot at Cost Plus World Market, 10300 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004 (Google map). Hours for the fair are Friday and Saturday 10-8 and Sunday 10-6.
For maps and directions and other information visit the Festival website.
Stop by a participating Seattle-area Starbucks Friday, June 17 after 3 p.m. and you can pick up a voucher* for a free ticket to Seattle Art Museum (SAM). No purchase necessary, but only while supplies last.
*Voucher must be redeemed at the SAM Ticketing Desk and is only valid Wednesday – Friday.
It’s all part of “We-Love-You Fridays” – Starbucks way of giving back mad love to its hometown. Starting at 3 p.m. each Friday until June 17, Starbucks will be giving away tickets to some of Seattle’s best attractions and events. Pretty neat, huh? If you’d like some help remembering when to pick up tickets, you can set up an Outlook reminder or have them send you a text message – just add your mobile phone number to your Starbucks.com account.
On the 3rd Thursday of each month, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), KCTS 9, Seattle Public Library and HistoryLink invite history enthusiasts to the Roy Street Coffee & Tea on Capitol Hill for lively conversation and free special guest presentations. Each month a different topic give you the chance to explore and share what you know while learning from experts, friends, and neighbors. Grab a cup of coffee – or glass of wine – and discover the past! There is no charge for the event; RSVP for the hsitory buff 3rd Thursday group at meetup.com. Roy Street Coffee & Tea, 700 Broadway Ave E, Seattle, WA 98122 (Google map).
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