You don’t necessarily need to lay out big bucks to take in the arts. Here’s a list of some of the best museums in Seattle that offer free admission.
(credit: http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum)
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Northeast 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-5590
www.washington.edu
When: First Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Burke Museum of History and Culture features numerous exhibits covering a wide range of subjects, including animal life, plant life and traditional and contemporary cultures. There are also a variety of lectures, events and workshops held throughout the year at the Burke Museum of Natural and Cultural History, which is located on the University of Washington campus.
(credit: http://fryemuseum.org
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206) 622-9250
www.fryemuseum.org
When: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m – 5 p.m. (7 p.m. Thursday)
The Frye Art Museum houses late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century paintings and sculpture from European artists in their permanent collections, but also features exhibits works from internationally famous and emerging artists. The Frye Art Museum also hosts a variety of public events, programs, lectures, and more.
(credit: http://www.empsfm.org)
Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
325 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 770-2702
www.empsfm.org
When: First Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (in winter only)
Architecture, science fiction, and music — that’s the Experience Music Project and Sci-Fi Museum in a nut shell. Housed in a Frank Gehry-designed building and located at the Seattle Center, the museums allow visitors to browse interactive exhibits on popular music and sci-fi literature and media. Visit the first Thursday of every month for a free live music show.
