Seattle University

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, known more commonly as "The Burke", is one of the best natural history museums along the West Coast. Changing exhibits cover a wide range of topics and incorporate the most up to date information on the given topics. The Burke Museum of Natural History is definitely worth a stop.

The Henry Art Gallery features art exhibits from around the world and also maintains a large permanent collection. The permanent collection offers a range of pieces with paintings, photography, textiles, and new media. The Henry Art Gallery expanded in 1997 to increase it's size considerably and add an auditorium, cafe, bookstore, and additional gallery space.

The Museum of History and Industry in Seattle features changing exhibits in addition to its own permanent collections. Permanent exhibits cover several different periods of Seattle and the region's history. The museum has a huge photo collection as well as an audio/visual archive.