Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is a museum on 50 acres of forest and wetlands on the Tulalip Reservation. Located in Western Washington, north of Everett and the Snohomish River, and west of Marysville. The Tulalip are successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and other … [Read more...] about About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip
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National Nordic Museum free and discount admission
National Nordic Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood presents history, art, and culture from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and their immigrants to America. Their vast collection of artifacts displayed in permanent and rotating exhibits provide insights about Nordic history, culture, and values to … [Read more...] about National Nordic Museum free and discount admission
All about visiting Seattle Art Museum three locations
Seattle Art Museum features world-class exhibits and though-provoking visual arts. The museum includes three major facilities in the city: Seattle Art Museum (SAM) in downtown Seattle Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill Olympic Sculpture Park on the Seattle waterfront Each of … [Read more...] about All about visiting Seattle Art Museum three locations
How to get free and discount museum admission
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There are dozens and dozens of museums (we lost count at 130...) in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. You could visit two every week and not hit the same one twice. Of course, 100 museum admission tickets could also take quite a bite out of your entertainment budget. So, we've got more than a few suggestions to reduce … [Read more...] about How to get free and discount museum admission
Northwest Folklife: annual Memorial Day Weekend festival
Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts. Folklife is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer. The long holiday weekend festival includes four days of jam-packed excitement all day and into the night. The annual Festival includes thousands … [Read more...] about Northwest Folklife: annual Memorial Day Weekend festival
Bumbershoot Arts & Music Fest Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center
Seattle's legendary Bumbershoot Music & Art Festival takes place every Labor Day weekend in the heart of the city on the 74-acre Seattle Center campus. Each year, thousands of people from across the country flock to Seattle Center to attend this acclaimed festival, which has become one of the biggest and … [Read more...] about Bumbershoot Arts & Music Fest Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center
Art & craft shows in the Puget Sound region
The Puget Sound region boasts a thriving visual arts community. Throughout the year, you can tap into the local arts scene at art festivals, craft fairs, and makers markets in cities and venues all around the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. At these arts and crafts events, you'll find primarily locally made … [Read more...] about Art & craft shows in the Puget Sound region
Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
Art walks happen almost every weekend somewhere in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. During these events, nearby merchants often offer specials on food, drinks, gifts, and other fun. Scan the list below for a day and place near you--or plan a staycation to explore a new neighborhood or city through its vibrant art … [Read more...] about Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio: watch, shop, learn!
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio & Gallery (TGS) is a family business and glass art gallery. TGS is one of the original glassblowing experiences in the Northwest. Visitors can watch the glassblowing process to experience the thrill of hot glass and shop in the gallery for locally handmade, one-of-a kind glass … [Read more...] about Tacoma Glassblowing Studio: watch, shop, learn!
Ultimate guide to museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Listed below are museums throughout the Puget Sound region. Included are museums focused on art, aviation, science & technology, glass, Native American culture, history of the region, and many other topics. Art Museums Bainbridge Island Art Museums Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge … [Read more...] about Ultimate guide to museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Visit the best Seattle-Tacoma museums for less
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Listed below are some of the most popular and highly rated museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area along with information about discount tickets, and in some cases free admission. In addition, most museums offer an annual membership, which typically includes free admission. Additional discounts may be available … [Read more...] about Visit the best Seattle-Tacoma museums for less
Tips and tricks for photographing fireworks
Photographing fireworks is challenging. Below, we offer some tips from National Geographic and other sources for capturing images of nighttime fireworks shows. Also, we list some vantage points throughout the Puget Sound region where you might be able to snap a great photo. Weather permitting, of course (always a … [Read more...] about Tips and tricks for photographing fireworks
