Practice the art of saving money while having a good time by attending free museum days in the Seattle area. Several local museums offer free admission on specific days. There are a multitude of exhibits to choose from, so put away your weary wallet and soak up some culture. Here is a list of current free museum days in the Seattle area:
Bellevue Arts Museum free on the first Friday of each month 11am - 8pm, sponsored by The Boeing Company
Burke Museum free on the first Thursday of each month 10am - 8pm
Coast Guard Museum always free, check for hours of operation
Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum free on the first Thursday of each month 5pm - 8pm, sponsored by The Boeing Company
Frye Art Museum always free, check for hours of operation
Henry Art Gallery free on the first Thursday of each month 11am - 9pm
Museum of History and Industry free on the first Thursday of each month 10am - 8pm
Museum of Glass free on the third Thursday of each month 5pm - 8pm
Northwest African American Museum free on the first Thursday of each month 11am - 7pm
Seattle Art Museum free on the first Thursday of each month 10am - 9pm
Seattle Asian Art Museum free on the first Thursday of each month 10am - 9pm
Tacoma Art Museum free on the third Thursday of each month 10am - 8pm
The Museum of Flight free on the first Thursday of each month 5pm - 9pm
The Wing Luke Asian Museum free on the first Thursday and third Saturday of each month 10am - 8pm
Washington State History Museum free on the third Thursday of each month 2pm - 8pm
Children's Museums with free days:
Kids Discovery Museum in Bainbridge Island, free on the first Thursday of each month 10am - 4pm, sponsored by Wells Fargo
KidsQuest Children's Museum in Bellevue, free every Friday 5pm - 8pm
Imagine Children's Museum in Everett, free on the third Friday of each month 5:30pm - 9pm, sponsored by Target
Keep in mind that free admission may not include entrance into special museum exhibits and offers are subject to change. Check with each museum for details.
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