Wonderful place! Learn and grow experience…read more Staff is very nice. Kids and adults liked it as did I. Steve

There is so much to do at the Children's Museum that there is never a dull moment. Flying a plane,…read morelooking for dinosaur bones, driving a bus, learning physics, playing on the playground outside, learning about the oceans and bay, sorting packages. Honestly hours of fun and entertainment. Everything is kept in good working order and there is something for everyone. A great place to let the kid's imagination go crazy! Lots of places to climb and run around to get all the energy out. My son slept so good after his visit. There were a LOT of people, and it is usually pretty busy. If you get a family pass it is a great deal, especially if you are going to go often (honestly there is so much to do you could go every week and do something new)! It is a bit on the pricy side, but the value is definitely worth it. Only gave it 4 stars due to the cost, but again, worth it in my opinion, but still on the expensive side.

Hibulb Cultural Center is a gem! Before one goes shopping at the premium outlets, or visit the…read moreChristmas light at the casino, or see the tulips, drop by here first! Hibulb is absolutely worth the time. I am a fan of tribal history and arts, worldwide. There is so much to learn from the past. I greatly appreciate the artistry, with emphasis on the stories and meanings behind each work. Native American arts, especially carvings, are so potent in their story telling. Hibulb did a fantastic job with their many signs, photos, sharing tales and appreciation of nature. I wish they have a museum book in the gift shop. Things not to miss: - Sit in the Longhouse room and watch the video. - Observe the military service of the Native Americans. - Look closely at the two welcome statues; see below the feet of Kaya. - Enjoy the old restored totem poles and the associated signs for their meanings. - Learn about using cedar trees in different ways (without cutting them down) and later see photos that they are passing on the knowledge to the new generations. - Find the touch and feel boards. Based on museum size and scale, 4 Stars. For what the place represents with past, present, and future of the Tulalip tribes, 5 Stars!

Hibulb Cultural Center is a fantastic collective of history in oral, written and crafted…read moretraditions. The multi-media experience is well worth the $10 with helpful docents, accessible exhibits and a beautiful gift shop. Seriously, make Hibulb Cultural Center part of your day in the NW!

Great option for a free museum in Seattle! It's a bit smaller but still full of great art work…read more There is also a store/gift shop & cafe in site!

The Frye Art Museum, located in downtown Seattle, was found on Yelp. I did notice that people said…read morenot to have a car so we walked here from the hotel which is about a 20-minute walk. Some uphill walks but it was a nice walk actually. The museum is free which is nice you walk through and it is pretty much filled with many unique rooms, each with different pieces of art. It was pretty quiet but I do enjoy the placement of every piece. It's not a big museum so this probably won't take up so much time.

Wow! Can't believe we've never taken the time to visit this place before. What a fantastic AND FREE…read moremuseum. Amazing restored equipment and impactful exhibits and stories. Don't miss this place.

So.... My hubby loves history and especially military history. He also loves to read every single…read moreplacard, display, plaque and so on. I was through the entire museum in an hour- I read things that interest me and admire the sheer size and engineering for various planes and tanks. I was fascinated to learn about the "Night Witches"- a Russian squad of female pilots who made nighttime bomb runs. First country to allow women to fly bomb runs. And how they did it- flying low, cutting the engines to glide silently over targets and the only warning was the whistling of the bombs dropping through the air. They also had a ball turret solo on display and I want so badly to sit in one to experience just how tight that was for those few men small enough to even work that under the belly of B-17 or B-24. The tank cut in half was also very impressive. John took almost 2.5 hours and stayed till closing. Bonus- great gift shop, we snagged some Christmas gifts for some of out aviation loving family members!

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.

My favorite place for shows, music, art abd culture. Not only that, but I met my boyfriend here…read more There have been amazing shows here, including Bow Wow Wow, A Flock of Seagulls and so many more. Thursday nights are all about both kinds of music -- Country AND Western. Come for the music, and be sure to check out the amazing art. The building is the perfect mix of historical and modern. I'm completely obsessed with the history, the art, and the stories this place can tell. I am telling you this place definitely makes Everett cool again...

Love having a new venue in Everett and a cool building restored. But we've been to a couple…read moreconcerts there now and the sound is atrocious. Last one had people running for the doors for ear plugs. It was so loud and distorted. And then the microphones outright went out for three or four of the songs.

I arrived at Cascadia Art Museum at 5:06 PM, expecting to explore the exhibits during regular hours…read moresince Apple Maps had listed them as open until 6:00 PM. Unfortunately, the museum had already closed to the public. Luckily, Sydney kindly invited me to stay for a private evening event that was just about to begin. The $20 admission ended up being incredibly worthwhile. Before the event I was able to walk around and see the gallery entirely while the staff set -up. The event featured a guest lecture by Dr. Simon Lhopiteau, a Paris-based art historian who recently opened a studio in Seattle. His talk centered on Henry Saÿen, a chemist-turned-painter whose work is rarely acknowledged in mainstream art history. We discussed Saÿen's invention of the self-regulating X-ray tube, his move to Paris during the rise of the avant-garde, and the influence of Henri Matisse on his artistic development. Dr. Lhopiteau also spoke about how both Henry Saÿen and Henri Matisse were among the early artists to shape the foundation of modern self-portraiture. Their work explored internal perception just as much as external form, and this introspective approach helped redefine how artists captured the self. He also shared how abstract and impressionist art in the early 20th century was not just rejected by the public, but often met with deep hostility and even violence. One of the highlights of the evening was Saÿen's 1903 painting titled Primitive Agricultures. We also explored the legendary artist gatherings at Le Dôme café in Paris and discussed the deeper connection between light, geometry, and perception in modern painting. The entire conversation felt alive--intellectually rich, spontaneous, and deeply human. It was one of the most engaging experiences I've had in a long time. Before leaving, I visited the museum gift shop and picked out a beautiful orange floral scarf for my mom. The shop was just as thoughtfully curated as the rest of the space. I also had the pleasure of speaking with Nancy, one of the museum ambassadors, who was incredibly kind and insightful. She told me about her travels through the Balkan countries and the museums and art collections she visited abroad. I shared my love for Renaissance art and armor from the Middle Ages and she encouraged me to visit France to experience those collections firsthand. I mentioned that my niece is French and currently studying there, so now I have even more reason to go. Before I left, I met Julie, the museum's education director, and learned that her academic thesis focused on Renaissance art and the representation of women. It was such an energizing conversation. She even gave me a list of local spots to eat, which meant a lot since I needed to grab dinner for my family after the event. I have attached the photos part of the current exhibit to this review to encourage people to see art in person because it is of amazing quality and deserves recognition. Had I arrived during regular hours, I probably would have paid $12 or gotten in free with my student ID, but I'm honestly glad I came when I did. Cascadia is not just a museum. It's a place of conversation, discovery, and connection. Whether you're visiting for the art or open to the unexpected, it's absolutely worth the experience.

I had the pleasure of attending a curator talk at the Cascadia Art Museum, and it was phenomenon!!…read moreDavid Martin is a dynamic speaker and is a world recognized art historian of northwest style arts. He walked us through an exhibit called "Urban Scenes of Seattle: 1910-1960". Apparently in the "old days" and before the internet, Eastern U.S. arts are influenced primarily by European arts, while Western U.S. arts are influenced by both European arts and Asian arts. As a result, these mid-1900s regional arts has an intriguing amalgam of art styles from other parts of the world while serving as a historical data point of our area. I highly, highly recommend attending one of his "coffee with the curator" talks that give so much behind-the-scenes story of the artists, many of whom David personally knows. Other than the Urban Scenes exhibit, they are currently featuring a special exhibit of Christmas cards that are individually made by local artists that were sent to family and friends. No two are the same! The museum is modest size but packs a punch! It is definitely a local gem. Housed in an old Safeway building, it shares space with a bistro in the same building. Their museum store also has excellent pieces from artists and/or uniquely curated pieces. And they sell books written by David Martin. He'll autograph them if you want!

perfect pitstop if you are on your way to Leavenworth or in that direction…read more friendly staff and it's a free ride! they also stop and explain few details during the ride. we bought some toys for my kid to support the volunteers! this is slightly slower and smaller as compared to the Kitsap riders near gig harbor but this has a tunnel and a bridge. it's a fun ride lasting about 15 mins. their is only restroom but that's train themed restroom. loved our time here, next time will come while traveling towards the east side. we traveled a long 2 hr ride for a 30 min stay and felt we should have planned it well.

This was more fun than I've had in a while! After lunching at the lovely North Fork Kitchen in…read moreIndex, a friend & I drove to Skykomish to ride the "Mini Railroad" in Skykomish! It was a giggle-fest for these two adults! Run and maintained by volunteers (an interesting group of folks who know lots about trains - mini and non-mini!) the mini train circles the historic train depot, and even goes through a mini tunnel! There is a donation box in the boarding area- donations are important to keep this attraction running - show them some love!

Hidden treasure! Don't miss this one! The Granite Falls…read moreHistorical Museum is a treasure trove of hidden gems! It's located in downtown GF. We dropped in after lunch at Playa Bonita (YUMMMMMMMY) and enjoyed a leisurely stroll. It is very kid friendly, including some fun hands on things. The docents are knowledgeable and enjoy their jobs. I'm so glad we stopped and will go again and when I next visit. Thank you for the nice afternoon GFHM! Ps- when we told them we'd just had lunch at PB, they said, next time tell them you're going or have gone to the museum, they will give you a complimentary coffee. I sure will