Contains information on outdoor activities, libraries, museums, art galleries, festivals, concerts, historic sites, zoos, parks and other things to do in Seattle, Washington.
Recommended Resources
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Presents a museum that has exhibits of dinosaurs, Native American art and other cultures. The institution also provides guides to aspects of Washington State history and the museum’s educational programs.
http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/
Find out about the artists and concerts organized by this jazz organization. Other sections of the site provide a calendar of events, scholarships for students learning music and other educational projects.
http://www.earshot.org/
Experience Music Project & Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
Offers interactive exhibits and displays documenting the history of science fiction. Other sections of the site provide details on the museum’s membership program and traveling exhibits.
http://www.empsfm.org/
Features a specialized library to help people research family history. The library also provides an online library catalog and classes that teach people methods of researching family history.
http://www.fiskelibrary.org/
Offers an art museum that provides educational programs on art, music and art history. Information on the museum’s calendar of events and a guide to the museum’s art works can be found here.
http://fryemuseum.org/
Displays a gallery that shows paintings by Tom Reed, Fay Jones, Nan Johnson and Judy Hill. Directions on how to submit art work for consideration can be found here.
http://www.groverthurston.com/
Shows an art gallery with readings and educational programs on various aspects of art. There information on the gallery’s exhibits, performances and events for students.
http://www.henryart.org/
Features a gallery specializing in contemporary art work including drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture. Contact information for the gallery and a listing of the artists exhibited at the institution.
http://www.lisaharrisgallery.com/
Find out about the history of Seattle and the Puget Sound region at this museum. There is also information on the museum’s hours, newsletter, research collections and education programs for students.
http://www.seattlehistory.org/
Features a festival that has folk music performances by artists from around the Pacific Northwest. Recordings of concerts from the past several years can be accessed and information on how to sponsor the event can be found as well.
http://www.nwfolklife.org/
Displays information on this Seattle summer festival. Describes the festival’s air show, hydroplane races and photos of past Seafair events.
http://www.seafair.com/
Offers links to museums, sport activities and outdoor activities including zoos and wildlife tours. There are also discount coupons for attractions in Seattle.
http://www.seattleattractions.com/
Seattle International Film Festival
Presents a festival dedicated to exhibiting new and artistic films. Patrons can purchase tickets to film screenings and donate money to support the festival’s operations.
http://www.siff.net/
Presents links to museums and attractions for children in Seattle. There is also information on the city’s fairgrounds, art museum, a zoo and other attractions.
http://www.seattleattractions.com/kidsactivities.html
Describes this annual event which includes concerts and artistic performances. Other sections of the site offer event tickets for sale, volunteer opportunities and accommodations.
http://www.bumbershoot.org/
Describes the city’s attractions including its museums, parks, gardens and other things to do. Other sections of the site provide history of the city, walking tours and a photo tour of the city.
http://www.seattle.gov/html/visitor/points.htm
Displays public library that has books, meeting rooms, homework and author readings. Library users can also find a map of the library’s branches, digital books, and educational sessions on tax and other topics.
http://www.spl.org/
Displays information on the museum’s exhibits and programs for children. Parties can be booked at the museum and details on the museum’s membership program are shown.
http://thechildrensmuseum.org/
Features a museum that has historical aircraft, space vehicles and other artefacts relating to the history of flight. Details on the museum’s shop, archives, and current exhibits can be found here.
http://www.museumofflight.org/
Presents art work by Jef Gunn, David Ruth and Jane Rosen and other artists. Other sections of the site have gallery news and details on gallery exhibitions.
http://www.travergallery.com/
University of Washington Libraries
Provides access to a large academic library with books, research databases, DVDs, CDs and other resources. Other sections of the site provide access to the library catalog, citation tools and a directory of library staff.
http://www.lib.washington.edu/
Dedicated to preserving and showcasing the art and culture of Asian-Pacific Americans, the web site for this museum presents information on when the museum is expected to reopen to the public. You can also find out about some of the museum's exhibits through this website.
http://www.wingluke.org/
