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    Original Selfie Museum

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    Valerie W.

    So many great places to take photos, it's an open setting and you're able to take as much time as you'd like.

    Rock star!
    Kathryn Y.

    Super fun place!! Camera stands with lighting is provided and it's easy to use. I only used a few of the sets upstairs but dang it, I had fun! The sets are legit and easy to pose in. Under Pikes Place and past the gum wall. At first it feels silly doing so many selfies, but go with it. It's fun! Feels good to smile and enjoy. I didn't take it seriously and was happy I finally made it here. Next time, I'll check out the downstairs. Check it out! Definitely a spot I'd like to come to with a friend or two. Cheers! SYOY.:-)

    Mark W.

    I absolutely love the place! It's totally worth it! There's a wide variety of selfie sections! You can take selfies with all kinds of props! There's selfie stands for those who travel solo like myself! It's unlike any museum I've ever been to. I'm not even sure if NYC would have anything like this. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're ever in Seattle!

    Selfie museum stairs
    Esperanza D.

    "I can't control myselfie " is the first sign you'll find in this place. Say cheese!!!! Masks are not required anymore (COVID times now everything is changing, at least when this review was done in April 2022) The selfie museum is in Seattle, we parked at the Pike's parking to have breakfast/lunch there and then walked to the museum. It's not quite easy to find (close to some random stairs) BUT they have placed a big sign so we didn't wondered too much. We paid like $36 maybe too pricey for me. I'd say that $25 or $30 would feel like a better rate. But hey!! If you have a SPECIAL occasion like: birthday, wedding/ engagement, prom day, pregnancy announcement, maybe in those occasions people could be willing to pay almost $40!!!!! Having said that, they do have very original, fun, interactive installations. Just 2 floors, but it's e ouch to have lots of good pictures. They also have ring flashes and tripods everywhere. Oh! And they lend us a selfie stick that can be synchronized with your very own phone too. My favorite installation was the swing with bananas, the bed against the wall, and the donuts.

    Kevin S.

    We had a lot of fun going through the two levels of the selfie museum. Honestly, it probably isn't something I would do again, but it's definitely cool if it's your first time around. You have to purchase your tickets online and select the date/time you want to go. They say they want you to arrive 15 minutes prior to your arrival time but we walked up right at noon and nothing was said. You can judge the fun we had by checking out the photos below. Don't judge my wig pic, though.

    Chandra P.

    We decided to shoot the announcement of our little one at the Seattle Selfie Museum; I knew there were several installations that would perfectly yield us a reel. The customer service, and cleanliness of the museum is SUPERB!! Ms. Irina was extremely kind, she also ensured all props were sanitized per use. Like many of the businesses in the area the museum is limiting capacity to ensure safety, but also allows for each guest(s) to take their time and have FUN taking selfie's! If you're planning a visit on the weekend I recommend calling ahead to either make a reservation or identify how long your wait will be to enter the museum as a walk-in. I really enjoyed the variety of installations and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Post Alley for the first time. If you're seeking fun activities to do with your teenagers definitely take them to selfie museum; they'll get lose track of time being so creative with poses.

    Kristian D.

    Nice place for a quick selfie fun...Had a blast ..nice pictures shots! We will come back!

    Sherwin C.

    The selfie museum isn't huge and the admission is a bit pricey, but this location is quite unique and an amazing opportunity to get lots of great photos for social media. So with that in mind, this becomes an almost mandatory visit for anyone looking to get some fun photos on their trip to Seattle. The displays are well laid out with a logical design to make it easy to use and social distance between different photographers. The lighting is well dispersed and calibrated well to bring out the best colors and avoid shadows at each station. Definitely make a stop here if you're in the area, you will love the photos you take here.

    Bathtub set
    Deeanna J.

    We did a girl's day out at the Selfie Museum this weekend. We are in our 30s and 40s and still enjoyed the shenanigans. The Location: it was super easy to find and is located on 2 floors. I was a little shocked at how small both areas were. I'm not sure what I was expecting so it threw me a little off. (Haha) the first floor had about 8 areas for photos and the upstairs had 12 areas. The location I give 4 stars Customer Service: The lady downstairs (a younger lady with long blondish hair) was super friendly and nice. The lady upstairs (an older lady with short hair) was very short. I give Customer service 4 ¾ Stars Guests: Everyone that was visiting was very kind and respectful of the time they spent at each location and respected us while we were taking our pictures at each location. No one was rude, or rushing anyone. They provide ring lights so you can set up timers on your phone to take a selfie or group pictures. Overall: the experience was a lot of fun and the 3 of us roughly spent about 1-1 1/2 hours there and took about 900 pictures. The only thing I wish I did was research poses in advance or it would have been cool for the place to post examples or suggested poses. Overall I give the whole experience 5 stars.

    Pretty mural!
    Piko L.

    Very lovely displays! The staff are helpful and will take photos for you and your friends! They will also keep your coats and bags safe while you spend time here! There are two floors and some of the more popular displays require a mini-wait time in line, but it's worth it! Make sure you fix your makeup and stuff beforehand because there's only one bathroom ! This is a great place to make some memories and refresh your profile photos for 2020!

    Savanna G.

    Had the best time here for my birthday this past year. Lots of fun props and backdrops! We spent about 3 hours total!

    Bathroom selfie !
    Jen T.

    Had so much fun here with my two friends. I was worried that parking would be hard to get - nope - found parking right outside ! Then I was worried that the museum would be hard to locate - nope - easiest walk and huge sign to indicate place. Staff were lovely. I enjoyed all the fixtures there. My friends are not selfie type people but they really let loose here and also enjoyed their time. Would definitely recommend

    Bubbles!
    Sho I.

    FUN EXPERIENCE! LOCATION: This new interactive museum is in Post Alley right after you pass the famous Gum Wall. STRUCTURE: Two stories of different backdrops for your selfies - I want to say it's about 10 on the first floor and 15 upstairs. There is a set of stairs outside that connect the floors (you will see chess pieces on the steps). EXPERIENCE: The ones I enjoyed the most were the ones you could interact with OR there are a pit of balls. In no specific order: sushi and large chopsticks, banana room with swing, bathtub with "bubbles," punching bag, pink backdrop with balls and telephone, and of course the orb/mirror room that looks Yayoi Kusama-inspired. SERVICE: As this is a museum, it's a choose-your-own-adventure in terms of how you want to approach it depending on the crowd there. The employees there are super friendly and will offer to take your picture. For the above-referenced orb/mirror room, given its popularity you'll likely have to queue. DISCLAIMER: Finally, as a disclaimer, I came here through a Yelp Elite event on their soft opening day so my experience is going to be different from yours. First off, getting in through a Yelp Elite event means it was free for me. However, after checking online after-the-fact for the price structure, I'm not sure I would pay $34 for admission (also means my rating for this review would likely have changed had I had to pay). If you are big with social media, then maybe - depends how much of a fan you are with these selfies!

    Me on the banana swing!

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    Ask the Community - Original Selfie Museum

    What's the mask requirement for the Selfie Museum? Do you have to keep your mask on while taking pics, etc?

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    “Easy to find- right at the end of post alley by the gum wall below pike place market.”

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