MOHAI Seattle, or the Museum of History and Industry, is one of the many museums in the city that’s worth adding to your list of things to do. It can be hard to choose among the wide range on offer—should you spent a few hours gazing at photography and paintings at the Henry Gallery, or learn about sixties rockers at the Experience Music Project? They’re all fine choices, but for unique exhibits and a specific focus on local culture, visit MOHAI. This museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the unique history of Seattle and the Puget Sound Region.
A staggering amount of historical artifacts are on display at MOHAI Seattle—totaling nearly 4 million in the entire collection. No matter what you’re interested in, there is an exhibition that will stand out to you at this museum. From a 1922 Ford Motel T and Boeing 747 model to an exhibition featuring printmaker and children’s book illustrator Richard Bennett, this museum is full of fascinating exhibits.
While the featured exhibits provide a fresh element to the museum, don’t miss out on the permanent collection either. Essential Seattle is an exhibition that will show you how the modern city took shape through artifacts, films, and images. Another thrilling exhibit features photographs of outdoor recreation in Western Washington—you might have a new appreciation for outdoor enthusiasts after seeing this exhibit.
The Museum of History and Industry is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, and until 8 pm on the first Thursday of the month. Discount tickets are available for children, and the first Thursday of each month is also a free admission day. MOHAI is closed on major holidays, however, so check ahead if your Seattle vacation coincides with a holiday weekend. Located in the Montlake neighborhood, this museum is also close to the U District and the shores of Lake Washington.
Showing posts with label Museums. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Museums. Show all posts
Friday, 8 July 2011
The Henry Gallery at the University of Washington
The Henry Gallery at the University of Washington celebrates art and photography from the mid-nineteenth through the 21st centuries, and it’s a popular choice among the city’s many art museums. Seattle is a destination that is known across the country for its creative slant and cultural offerings, and the museums are one way for visitors to immerse themselves in this culture. The university and its surrounding neighborhood, the U District, are draws in their own right, but this stunning art collection is not to be missed if you’re in the area.
The Henry Art Gallery Seattle opened in 1927, when local business leader Horace C. Henry donated funds and a collection of paintings to the University of Washington. In 1997, a major renovation and expansion took place, quadrupling the size of the gallery. Today it is an incredible facility complete with an auditorium, café, multimedia gallery, and outdoor court.
The Henry Gallery is closed on Monday and Tuesday, but open the rest of the week. On Thursday and Friday the gallery has extended hours until 9 pm, if you want to visit in the evening. There is a general admission fee, but the museum is free for high school and college students, as well as on the first Thursday of the month for all visitors. If you plan to spend a long time browsing the collection, the on-site Molly’s Café is a perfect spot to refuel during a visit to the gallery.
The permanent collection at the Henry Art Gallery includes works such as photography, landscape paintings, nineteenth-century prints, and Japanese ceramics. If you’re interested in contemporary art, check out the listing of current exhibitions—there are rotating displays as well. If you’re interested in other places in Seattle to satisfy your art craving, consider visiting the Frye Museum and the Asian Art Museum.
The Henry Art Gallery Seattle opened in 1927, when local business leader Horace C. Henry donated funds and a collection of paintings to the University of Washington. In 1997, a major renovation and expansion took place, quadrupling the size of the gallery. Today it is an incredible facility complete with an auditorium, café, multimedia gallery, and outdoor court.
The Henry Gallery is closed on Monday and Tuesday, but open the rest of the week. On Thursday and Friday the gallery has extended hours until 9 pm, if you want to visit in the evening. There is a general admission fee, but the museum is free for high school and college students, as well as on the first Thursday of the month for all visitors. If you plan to spend a long time browsing the collection, the on-site Molly’s Café is a perfect spot to refuel during a visit to the gallery.
The permanent collection at the Henry Art Gallery includes works such as photography, landscape paintings, nineteenth-century prints, and Japanese ceramics. If you’re interested in contemporary art, check out the listing of current exhibitions—there are rotating displays as well. If you’re interested in other places in Seattle to satisfy your art craving, consider visiting the Frye Museum and the Asian Art Museum.
Frye Museum in Seattle
The Frye Museum is one of the great museums in Seattle, focusing on modern American and European art. The museum was established in 1952, from the personal collection of Charles and Emma Frye, who were Seattle business people and art collectors. Located in the First Hill neighborhood, between Capitol Hill and Downtown, this is one of the city’s best art museums.
At the Frye Art Museum Seattle you will see paintings and sculpture from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries. The collection contains both international and domestic artists. Beyond these permanent collections, you can also see exhibitions at the Frye Museum that feature contemporary art by living artists. If you’re more interested in the art of today than in the older pieces, you will definitely enjoy these exhibitions.
The Frye Art Museum Seattle is closed on Mondays but open every other day of the week. Both admission and parking to this museum are free, making it one of the best deals in the city. If you’re looking for free things to do in Seattle, you can always browse the Frye Museum. While some museums only offer free days of admission, such as the first Thursday of the month, this museum never charges an entry fee.
The museum is closed on major holidays, so check the website before visiting. To gain even more insight into the collection, consider joining one of the public tours, which are available Wednesday through Sunday at 1 pm. If you have a serious interest in the collection or can't make the scheduled options, private tours can also be arranged. There is also a gallery café in the building for snacks and hot drinks.
At the Frye Art Museum Seattle you will see paintings and sculpture from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries. The collection contains both international and domestic artists. Beyond these permanent collections, you can also see exhibitions at the Frye Museum that feature contemporary art by living artists. If you’re more interested in the art of today than in the older pieces, you will definitely enjoy these exhibitions.
The Frye Art Museum Seattle is closed on Mondays but open every other day of the week. Both admission and parking to this museum are free, making it one of the best deals in the city. If you’re looking for free things to do in Seattle, you can always browse the Frye Museum. While some museums only offer free days of admission, such as the first Thursday of the month, this museum never charges an entry fee.
The museum is closed on major holidays, so check the website before visiting. To gain even more insight into the collection, consider joining one of the public tours, which are available Wednesday through Sunday at 1 pm. If you have a serious interest in the collection or can't make the scheduled options, private tours can also be arranged. There is also a gallery café in the building for snacks and hot drinks.
The Museum of Flight in Seattle
The Museum of Flight in Seattle is the largest private aerospace museum in the world. Established in 1965, this nonprofit museum celebrates the history of air and space on the original grounds of one of the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world today. If you’re curious about Seattle's close relationship with the Boeing Company or just want to visit one of the city's unusual museums, head for the Seattle Flight Museum.
Perhaps the most breathtaking area of The Museum of Flight is the six-story glass-walled T. A. Wilson Great Gallery, where more than twenty full-size aircraft are suspended indoors. The two-story William E. Boeing Red Barn transports visitors back in time through the history of aviation and the earliest days of The Boeing Company. The William E. Allen Theater shows free films about air and space travel throughout the years. You can interact with the new J. Elroy McCaw Personal Courage Wing, where twenty-eight international fighter planes from the World Wars are punctuated with personal stories of valor and heroism, or wander outdoors to the Airpark, where the largest aircrafts are on display. Among these are the first Boeing 747 called The City of Everett, the first Air Force One presidential jet, and a British Airways Concorde. At the time of publication, the Seattle Flight Museum is building and bidding for one of the three Space Shuttles as the NASA program is ending. The Museum of Flight hopes to win one of the shuttles for display and complete its Space Gallery in 2011.
In addition to a comprehensive aviation library available to the public, the Seattle Flight Museum also hosts one of the largest K-12 educational air and space programs in the world. Outreach programs and group visits are popular to surrounding schools, and a summer camp travels throughout the states of Washington and Oregon each summer.
Located south of downtown Seattle, the Museum of Flight offers free parking, though it can also be reached easily by bus or taxi. It is an included attraction on the Seattle CityPass and the GoSeattle card. Digital audio guides are available for an additional fee.
Perhaps the most breathtaking area of The Museum of Flight is the six-story glass-walled T. A. Wilson Great Gallery, where more than twenty full-size aircraft are suspended indoors. The two-story William E. Boeing Red Barn transports visitors back in time through the history of aviation and the earliest days of The Boeing Company. The William E. Allen Theater shows free films about air and space travel throughout the years. You can interact with the new J. Elroy McCaw Personal Courage Wing, where twenty-eight international fighter planes from the World Wars are punctuated with personal stories of valor and heroism, or wander outdoors to the Airpark, where the largest aircrafts are on display. Among these are the first Boeing 747 called The City of Everett, the first Air Force One presidential jet, and a British Airways Concorde. At the time of publication, the Seattle Flight Museum is building and bidding for one of the three Space Shuttles as the NASA program is ending. The Museum of Flight hopes to win one of the shuttles for display and complete its Space Gallery in 2011.
In addition to a comprehensive aviation library available to the public, the Seattle Flight Museum also hosts one of the largest K-12 educational air and space programs in the world. Outreach programs and group visits are popular to surrounding schools, and a summer camp travels throughout the states of Washington and Oregon each summer.
Located south of downtown Seattle, the Museum of Flight offers free parking, though it can also be reached easily by bus or taxi. It is an included attraction on the Seattle CityPass and the GoSeattle card. Digital audio guides are available for an additional fee.
Asian Art Museum in Seattle
Since December of 1991, the Seattle Art Museum has dominated the corner of 1st Avenue and University. Four times larger than its old facilities in one of the Seattle Parks, this is the most visible Seattle museum. World-class exhibits will often be showcased in the modern facilities of the Seattle Art Museum.
The clean, modern facility that now houses this hub of Seattle art is a controlled and secure setting for the precious art in this Seattle museums extensive collection. Now, a visit to see one of the most visible Washington State attractions can be combined with a night at the symphony. There are a number of retails areas, auditoriums and non-gallery areas, so you can meander around the elegant building after the art show you'd just enjoyed and then head for one of the many excellent restaurants around downtown Seattle and Pioneer Square.
The Seattle Art Museum is visible from far away; there is an enormous moving sculpture of a man in front of the building. The front of the building faces south, and the name is chiseled into the stone on the façade in large, bold print.
There is also a spacious entrance to the museum, which makes room for the lines of people that will crowd the museum to see the best in Seattle Art, and for the giant man sculpture. There is a set of wide stairs that gently slope up University towards Second Avenue. Here, you can enjoy lunch in the sunshine after a morning in one of the best Seattle museums. The front of the Seattle Art Museum reflects the bold art within; there are eclectic architectural details like the colorful painted stones and the terra cotta columns and arches.
In addition to traveling displays, there are permanent exhibits of native and tribal arts from the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Africa. This Seattle Museums more than 10,000 art objects will be displayed in a new expanded facility set to open in 2007. Asian art from the Islamic world, Japan and Korea are currently on display on the third floor of the Seattle Art Museum.
The Museum is currently closed during a huge expansion project. This is only temporary, because when it reopens with its new facility in May of 2007 (that will encompass practically an entire city block), it will be a big moment in the Seattle art scene.
Another big moment for the Seattle Art Museum is the recent opening of the Olympic Sculpture Park, a nine-acre spectacle featuring some of the best sculpture art from both nationally recognized and local artists. The massive park/gallery is open to the public free of charge and exists on the Seattle waterfront next to Mrytle Edwards Park. The sculpture collection is rotating with a few permanent pieces and boasts itself as one of the largest public art spaces in the country. Public anticipation has been high for this project and with good reason; the beautiful park allows quick and easy access to wonderful art in a gorgeous setting.
The clean, modern facility that now houses this hub of Seattle art is a controlled and secure setting for the precious art in this Seattle museums extensive collection. Now, a visit to see one of the most visible Washington State attractions can be combined with a night at the symphony. There are a number of retails areas, auditoriums and non-gallery areas, so you can meander around the elegant building after the art show you'd just enjoyed and then head for one of the many excellent restaurants around downtown Seattle and Pioneer Square.
The Seattle Art Museum is visible from far away; there is an enormous moving sculpture of a man in front of the building. The front of the building faces south, and the name is chiseled into the stone on the façade in large, bold print.
There is also a spacious entrance to the museum, which makes room for the lines of people that will crowd the museum to see the best in Seattle Art, and for the giant man sculpture. There is a set of wide stairs that gently slope up University towards Second Avenue. Here, you can enjoy lunch in the sunshine after a morning in one of the best Seattle museums. The front of the Seattle Art Museum reflects the bold art within; there are eclectic architectural details like the colorful painted stones and the terra cotta columns and arches.
In addition to traveling displays, there are permanent exhibits of native and tribal arts from the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Africa. This Seattle Museums more than 10,000 art objects will be displayed in a new expanded facility set to open in 2007. Asian art from the Islamic world, Japan and Korea are currently on display on the third floor of the Seattle Art Museum.
The Museum is currently closed during a huge expansion project. This is only temporary, because when it reopens with its new facility in May of 2007 (that will encompass practically an entire city block), it will be a big moment in the Seattle art scene.
Another big moment for the Seattle Art Museum is the recent opening of the Olympic Sculpture Park, a nine-acre spectacle featuring some of the best sculpture art from both nationally recognized and local artists. The massive park/gallery is open to the public free of charge and exists on the Seattle waterfront next to Mrytle Edwards Park. The sculpture collection is rotating with a few permanent pieces and boasts itself as one of the largest public art spaces in the country. Public anticipation has been high for this project and with good reason; the beautiful park allows quick and easy access to wonderful art in a gorgeous setting.
Experience Music Project in Seattle
Experience Music Project - 2 One of the newest additions to the Seattle Center and the Space Needle attraction is the EMP Seattle. The Experience Music Project is a museum dedicated to the history of music. If you're coming from downtown, the Seattle Monorail will take you right on of the top Washington state attractions if you're staying in one of the Seattle hotels in the downtown area. The Sci-fi Museum and Hall of Fame, is also within the building that houses the Experience Music Project Seattle.
Experience Music Project - 3 Sixties rock and an extensive array of memorabilia from Jimi Hendrix and other artists, old and new are featured in the Experience Music Project. Set in a high tech modern facility, which guides you through the exhibits" elaborate lighting, great sound system, and use of hand held PCs to help you navigate through the facility, the Experience Music Project Seattle is filled with innovative uses of technology, included that which spawned rock.
When the EMP Seattle opened in the summer of 2000, it hosted one of the biggest Seattle concerts in years. Famous musicians like Metallica, No Doubt, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and over 40 others put on an unforgettable show for the opening weekend of the Experience Music Project.
Visitor cannot help but wonder what this strange building is, with its strange, undulating profiles and strange colors that reflect off its sheet metal exterior. The interior of the Experience Music Project Seattle is no less impressive; there are tons of interactive multimedia displays that are fun and interesting.
Since 2000, the EMP Seattle has been adding to the fun of a visit to the Space Needle. Older kids and pre-teens who feel too old for the kiddie rides and amusement park games all want to escape and visit the Experience Music Project. Parents can join them in a bit of nostalgia and go back to the time when they were young and visit some of their favorite musicians. For visitors from other countries, a museum like the Experience Music Project Seattle helps them learn about American culture and the important role that music has played in it.
Dedicated to Washington state native Jimi Hendrix, the exciting displays and cool music at the EMP Seattle is sure to have visitors continually flocking to one of the best Seattle Museums year after year. Adult and kids alike will marvel and the colorful high-tech displays and incredible music at what is one of the major Washington state attractions.
Experience Music Project - 3 Sixties rock and an extensive array of memorabilia from Jimi Hendrix and other artists, old and new are featured in the Experience Music Project. Set in a high tech modern facility, which guides you through the exhibits" elaborate lighting, great sound system, and use of hand held PCs to help you navigate through the facility, the Experience Music Project Seattle is filled with innovative uses of technology, included that which spawned rock.
When the EMP Seattle opened in the summer of 2000, it hosted one of the biggest Seattle concerts in years. Famous musicians like Metallica, No Doubt, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and over 40 others put on an unforgettable show for the opening weekend of the Experience Music Project.
Visitor cannot help but wonder what this strange building is, with its strange, undulating profiles and strange colors that reflect off its sheet metal exterior. The interior of the Experience Music Project Seattle is no less impressive; there are tons of interactive multimedia displays that are fun and interesting.
Since 2000, the EMP Seattle has been adding to the fun of a visit to the Space Needle. Older kids and pre-teens who feel too old for the kiddie rides and amusement park games all want to escape and visit the Experience Music Project. Parents can join them in a bit of nostalgia and go back to the time when they were young and visit some of their favorite musicians. For visitors from other countries, a museum like the Experience Music Project Seattle helps them learn about American culture and the important role that music has played in it.
Dedicated to Washington state native Jimi Hendrix, the exciting displays and cool music at the EMP Seattle is sure to have visitors continually flocking to one of the best Seattle Museums year after year. Adult and kids alike will marvel and the colorful high-tech displays and incredible music at what is one of the major Washington state attractions.
Seattle Museums
Seattle museums are a great way to experience the city. Seattle has established a reputation for being a center of cultural activity, and this is quickly apparent to any visitor, from the quirky shops to the outdoor concerts. One of the best ways to experience this culture is with Seattle museums. These attractions aren’t your typical boring, “don’t-touch-anything” type museums. Seattle is home to many innovative museums that celebrate everything from sixties rock music to local history to contemporary art. These attractions are also perfect for budget travelers. There are many free museums in Seattle where you can experience all the culture without a costly entrance fee.
One of the most popular Seattle museums is the Experience Music Project. This museum of music first opened in 2000 with an incredible variety of concerts from 40 of the best bands on the planet. Today, music fans can learn about Washington native Jimi Hendrix along with a variety of other musicians and music styles. The Experience Music Project is also in the same complex as the Sci Fi Museum. For families visiting Seattle, an ideal day of museums for kids might be exploring the interactive exhibits of the Experience Music Project and the fascinating exhibits of the Sci Fi Museum.
When it comes to free museums in Seattle, visitors should dip a little deeper. While places like the Frye Museum are always free, there are other museums that offer a day that is free. For example, the Asian Art Museum and MOHAI might not be designated free museums in Seattle, but they both offer days of the month where visiting is free. For budget travelers, college students, and families this can allow you to see a lot more museums for a lot less money during your trip to Seattle. Other strategies for saving money include choosing vacation rentals for accommodation and picnicking in local parks instead of dining out.
There are more popular Seattle museums with a focus on art, including the Seattle Art Museum and the Henry Gallery. While zoos and aquariums might not technically be considered museums, kids will consider them to be some of the most fun attractions in Seattle. Satisfy your kids’ curiosity by squeezing in visits to the Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Aquarium. Curious kids will also love the exhibitions on offer at the Museum of Flight. Some of these museums charge admission fees for adults, but not for kids, also helping to keep the cost down. Do your research in advance to find out if purchasing tickets online can help to earn a discount.
Seattle museums will only be one aspect of discovering culture in this city. During the summer months, a range of festivals and annual events bring even more culture to the city. Film festivals, Bite of Seattle, the Folklife Festival, and more all remind local residents and visitors alike that Seattle is a city with vibrant culture. Another way to explore local culture is to get outside of Downtown Seattle and explore different neighborhoods. Every neighborhood has its own distinct offerings, and each will remind you there is plenty of culture to be had beyond museum doors.
One of the most popular Seattle museums is the Experience Music Project. This museum of music first opened in 2000 with an incredible variety of concerts from 40 of the best bands on the planet. Today, music fans can learn about Washington native Jimi Hendrix along with a variety of other musicians and music styles. The Experience Music Project is also in the same complex as the Sci Fi Museum. For families visiting Seattle, an ideal day of museums for kids might be exploring the interactive exhibits of the Experience Music Project and the fascinating exhibits of the Sci Fi Museum.
When it comes to free museums in Seattle, visitors should dip a little deeper. While places like the Frye Museum are always free, there are other museums that offer a day that is free. For example, the Asian Art Museum and MOHAI might not be designated free museums in Seattle, but they both offer days of the month where visiting is free. For budget travelers, college students, and families this can allow you to see a lot more museums for a lot less money during your trip to Seattle. Other strategies for saving money include choosing vacation rentals for accommodation and picnicking in local parks instead of dining out.
There are more popular Seattle museums with a focus on art, including the Seattle Art Museum and the Henry Gallery. While zoos and aquariums might not technically be considered museums, kids will consider them to be some of the most fun attractions in Seattle. Satisfy your kids’ curiosity by squeezing in visits to the Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Aquarium. Curious kids will also love the exhibitions on offer at the Museum of Flight. Some of these museums charge admission fees for adults, but not for kids, also helping to keep the cost down. Do your research in advance to find out if purchasing tickets online can help to earn a discount.
Seattle museums will only be one aspect of discovering culture in this city. During the summer months, a range of festivals and annual events bring even more culture to the city. Film festivals, Bite of Seattle, the Folklife Festival, and more all remind local residents and visitors alike that Seattle is a city with vibrant culture. Another way to explore local culture is to get outside of Downtown Seattle and explore different neighborhoods. Every neighborhood has its own distinct offerings, and each will remind you there is plenty of culture to be had beyond museum doors.
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