My review is of the language classes they offer here. I took three classes a few years ago, using a…read moredifferent instructor each time. They were all native speakers and taught the language well enough that I still retain a lot of it a few years later. If you're looking to learn Japanese, this is the place to go.

I discovered the JCCCW when on my bus commute to work, I spied their sign hanging on Rainier…read moreAvenue, near Weller Street: "Japanese Language Classes Available." My daughter is interested in the Japanese culture. The classes they offer range from young child to youth to adult and each age level has its own skill levels so that a teenager just learning Japanese is not put in class with a 5 year old starting Japanese Language Class. Not only does the JCCCW offer Japanese Language Class, they have a lending library and a museum of Japanese culture. In addition, they host many activities related to Japanese culture and participate in the Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival held in the spring at the Seattle Center. Unfortunately, the people who run the JCCCW seem to live in their own world and do not always use technology to a beneficial result. They also consider, well whatever it is they consider, and fail to consider their students or their students' families in their decisions, when they choose to announce things, and how they choose to communicate. This is a drawback. Frankly, they seem very technological inept and are not helpful or reasonable under the anonymity of using the internet, even when they sign their name. However, when working with them in person or on the phone, they tend to be very nice and helpful. Worth a visit to learn more about Japanese history, and worth the classes if you wish to learn the Japanese language.

Went to the Ariana Grande show a few weeks ago! There's a live DJ, and she encouraged us to sing,…read morecheer, do whatever and have fun. There's were not a ton of people at my show, most of us were leaned back and relaxed on seats though halfway through the show a few people went to lie on the ground under the dome. Loved the song choices of the DJ, and the accompanying lasers were really fun! And for the price, it's overall a great way to spend an evening!

My wife, friend, and I all went to the Taylor Swift laser show the night before Christmas which was…read morevery amazing. The staff were all helpful and the price was great for such great entertainment and work which beyond exceeded our expectations.

We visited the National Nordic Museum for a candlelight violin performance featuring The Beatles,…read moreand it turned out to be a really special experience. The museum itself is very modern--clean lines, open spaces, and thoughtfully designed throughout. There's a good mix of Nordic artwork and exhibits, and even just walking around the space feels intentional and well curated. The highlight for us was the performance. The candlelight setup created a really warm, immersive atmosphere, and hearing familiar Beatles music in that setting gave it a completely different feel. It's one of those experiences that's hard to fully capture in photos, but definitely stands out in person. Between the architecture, the exhibits, and the events they host, it's more than just a typical museum visit. Would absolutely recommend checking it out, especially if you can catch a performance like this.

It is about three stars for the value vs the take back education. The museum basically is local…read morehistory tie to Nordic countries. We can see many Nordic art and cultural from Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, Finland, and Denmark. I cannot believe there were many migrants from those countries to North America. There is similar land riches in fishing and the Lumbering. These are the similar cultures when they move to this area. The art is just ok but the history is good for the local includes the Boeing company. The similarities did play well here for the local with similar shipyard and lumber companies from the history.

This is a unique arts space with a strong community vibe. The building's Richardsonian Romanesque…read morearchitecture is superb, and the artist studio spaces make this far more real than the downtown or Pioneer Square galleries. Highly recommended.

From the owner: The Georgetown Arts and Cultural Center is one of the main arts and cultural hubs in Georgetown.We…read morefeature 18 unique art studios, a lovely gallery and three bed and breakfast rooms in our vintage 1904 building. Always open for the second Saturday of every month for art walk 6-9pm

The Duwamish longhouse is an event space you can rent. A fair sized parking lot is behind the…read morebuilding. Located on a busy road, it's easy to drive past without noticing, but inside is the history of Puget Sound and the indiginous people who live here. There is no fee to enter. At first I thought it was a gift shop, but several displays with artifacts and photos are to your right. There is a lot of information regarding the original topography, before civil engineers rerouted rivers and installed dams. It also documents how this activity contributed to the demise of some Duwamish people who relied on these waterways for food.. Artifacts include hunting and fishing gear, hand made baskets, herbs used medicinally and fibers used to make cloth are on display with information on how they are used. Very interesting. A lesson on living off the land. Inside the longhouse are photographs and a canoe you can checkout. This longhouse is built as the communal longhouses of the past were with an elevated platform around the edges that would have been used for sitting and sleeping. It's a beautiful space. After we read all the info (there's a lot of info) and looked at all the artifacts we browsed the gift shop and made a few purchases. They have a variety of artisan made products including beautiful blankets, jewelry, note cards and wall art among other things. We chatted with the staff member as we made our purchases. She answered a few questions we had and we chatted about family. She was very pleasant. This is a good stop for learning local history and purchasing local art.

If you live in south Seattle then you know well about the proximity of the Duwamish tribal lands…read more(right under your feet) and that the longhouse, where many events are held, is nearby. We had never gone until this past weekend, though, when they held a craft fair. The longhouse is located very near the industrial port area, on the opposite side of Marginal Way, and is very nicely built (wood) yet small. There are two rooms, that we know. The first houses a museum of sorts. In the second was where they put the crafts and behind that is a small kitchen where they were selling a few items, including the hottest item (basically everyone came for this), the frybread. We felt honored to be hosted by the Duwamish. We picked up a beautiful beaded hummingbird. The reason I do not give five stars is because the space was so small, which made browsing the crafts very difficult. Normally I would have liked to learn so much more about each vendor and their items yet here you were lucky if you could even squish close enough to see or buy anything. A couple of vendor spots were less populated, I think because what they had on offer was less of an "easy" sell - gorgeous ledger art and handmade drums. Recommend a visit.

Whenever I'm in this part of Seattle I always enjoy visiting the sculpture park. Excellent views of…read morethe Sound, and the Space Needle, depending on which direction you look. On this visit I noticed a security guard walking around. Which actually made me feel better as a female alone in a public place. I'm not scared to be in Seattle alone but it is nice to know security guards walk around. Always interesting sculptures and great views! SYOY!

Why is this place not open at night when it's one of the only places to cross the train tracks…read more.. at night.

5 stars it was amazing I'm 13 and my youngest sibling is 6months and my oldest sibling is 15 it was…read morefun for all especially the scared to death horror room it was amazing and fun it's fun for all ages even my parents loved it I totally recommended

Museum of Pop Culture took me a decade to finally go. Waited too long…read more Back when Frank Gehry was still around, I lived next to Linda's Tavern, the last place Kurt Cobain was seen. Wild to be here now and the Cobain exhibit is gone after all these years, and so has Frank (RIP); architectural genius. The building still hits. The architecture alone is worth it. Sci-fi, horror, and fantasy exhibits carry the experience. At this point, I'd come back for the rotating shows, Rebels & Icons on the 15th, and the upstairs Lounge Bar. Low key hidden, solid pop art food/drinks, complimentary chips with their own seasoning, and great service. The museum should separate this bar on Yelp, I want to review this separately.(hint) That combo makes the membership make sense.

A must visit in Seattle- Stunning blown glass exhibit!…read more If you'd like a vibrant artsy experience in Seattle, drop by here to see Dale Chihuly's masterpieces. The museum houses his exquisite and intricate blown glass with a myriad of colors and designs. There is also an outdoor exhibit with several blown glass art entwined in the garden and the space needle towering overhead as a nice backdrop for photos. Glass blowing demos are shown, which is pretty interesting to see the soup to nuts creation of a glass blown bottle or vase. The tickets are a little expensive (~ $40) but worth for those who are passionate about the arts!

This is a stunning museum and exhibition center, located right next to the Space Needle. Our…read moretickets were part of the CityPass and we reserved our entry time few minutes before walking into the building. The check-in process was super quick. The first few halls were displaying artworks made out of glass. There were so many different sizes and shapes of colorful glass sculptures. It was so stunning, each photo seemed like a perfect shot for my phone's wallpaper. The hallway continues to a glass ceiling hall of the building with some more glass artwork. There was a cafe located in this area. Outside the building was a beautiful garden, with walkway all around. They were also doing a demo of making colorful vases from scratch using glass mold from furnace. On the other side was the entrance to the second building that had a theater playing a short movie about creating these glass art pieces. The exit was next to the theater that led to the gift shop. The gift shop was fascinating here. There were so products and artwork representing the glass sculptures inside the center. There were also many other souvenir items like stickers, magnets, apparels, cups, mugs, hats, books, stationery and so many more. We bought couple of magnets from here. Prices were decent. Staff members were really friendly here, both inside the exhibition and at the gift shop.

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is one of the premiere art destinations in the Seattle area. This…read moremuseum is massive with 4 stories worth of traditional and contemporary art from across the globe. To get here, you can either find street parking or park in nearby parking garages and walk over. Museum admission is $30 per adult or $20 with student ID. We definitely spent a good couple hours here browsing all the art and stopping by their gift shop. I would highly recommend stopping by for all art lovers!

Located at Seattle downtown. Very worth a visit. You may need 2 hours for this visit. There are…read moremany exhibitions that are very interesting and informative. Design of each exhibit items is very artistic. I like very much of 3D display of Diego Cibelli porcelain sculpture. There is several of the display. This is a must see item. The other is the Lessons from the Institute of Empathy. This is interesting collection. The other wow collection is the porcelain room collection with decorative dinning set. There are some special exhibits. This room may be changed every 3 months. Overall we like the visit.

There were some street parking that costed $1 per an hour from 8AM to 11AM and $1.50 per an hour…read morefrom 11AM to 6PM. Great place to visit a lot of venue in one place. Also great to roam around. They conveniently have the monorail in the Seattle Center.

I've attended a few events here, the most recent being the Carnival of Cocktails on March 8, 2025…read more It was a fantastic experience with a great selection of drinks and small bites. I also appreciated that the event took place in two different venues--the Exhibition Hall and the Fisher Pavilion. Walking between them, I enjoyed the stroll and the views. Overall, I've had good experiences with events here. Parking options include paid street parking nearby or the parking garage across the street.