<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2689.217022041113!2d-122.35590587439631!3d47.62191252235801!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x54901545d5e902b1%3A0x809dba0423e59752!2sSeattle%20Center!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1656808546220!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="80%" height="300" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe> Seattle Center is home to the Space Needle, but features a variety of other neat museums as well. ## Sights and Sounds ### Space Needle <iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2689.289359274378!2d-122.35146608436897!3d47.620506279185534!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5490151f4ed5b7f9%3A0xdb2ba8689ed0920d!2sSpace%20Needle!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1656808521980!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="80%" height="300" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe> It's undoubtedly very iconic and it does have a great view. However, it's also pricy and often has a super long line to enter. I think it makes sense to go once and scratch it off the bucket list, and only now and then afterwards if you liked it the first time. ### Chihuly Garden and Glass <iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1344.6433005648512!2d-122.35105894682394!3d47.62055989837608!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x54901545d66b3b55%3A0x7b41db287e00e687!2sChihuly%20Garden%20and%20Glass!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1656807203221!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="80%" height="300" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe> This museum features a ton of Dale Chihuly's glass work and does a good job showing how it evolved over time as you progress through the exhibits. It's a bit pricy for amount of content included, but well worth seeing once if you haven't been before. You can buy discounted bundled tickets for this and the [[#Space Needle]], which would be a good pairing. ### Museum of Pop Culture <iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2689.217022041113!2d-122.35590587439631!3d47.62191252235801!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x54901545d5e902b1%3A0x809dba0423e59752!2sSeattle%20Center!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1656808546220!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="80%" height="300" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe> Founded by Paul Allen, this museum has expanded from its original focus on Jimi Hendrix and Rock and Roll to now include a wide variety of pop culture memorabilia. I've always enjoyed the "SoundLab" interactive area where you can play a variety instruments with instructional tutorials or even record in a sound booth. (It brings out my inner Bob Dylan.) The Sci-Fi and Fantasy exhibits are generally pretty exciting if you're a nerd like me. 🧑‍🔬 ### Pacific Science Center <iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d10757.254858830305!2d-122.36797249218749!3d47.6200328!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5490154cbd561603%3A0x99a953b20bf0eb3e!2sPacific%20Science%20Center!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1656808989941!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="80%" height="300" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe> This museum has been closed for a bunch of years due to the pandemic, but as of July 2022 it's opening again. A great science center with a bunch of kid friendly exhibits. Teach your children well!