Seattle University
Beyond Portage Bay is the campus of the University of Seattle, which was founded in 1891, with the Thomas Burke Memorial Museum (natural history) and the Henry Art Gallery (mainly modern art). To the south are McCurdy Park, with the Museum of History and Industry, and Washington Park, with the Arboretum and a Japanese tea garden.
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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 9.50 |
| Senior | $ 7.50 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Henry Art Gallery
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.
Henry Art Gallery
15th Avenue NE and NE 41st Street
Seattle, WA 98195-1410
United States
15th Avenue NE and NE 41st Street
Seattle, WA 98195-1410
United States
Phone 1 (206) 543-2280
Fax 1 (206) 685-3123
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Museum of History and Industry
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
Museum of History and Industry
2700 24th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112-2099
United States
2700 24th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112-2099
United States
Phone 1 (206) 324-1126
Fax 1 (206) 324-1346
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 7.00 |
| Military discount | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Open until 8pm the first Thursday of each month. Free admission the first Thursday of each month.
Discounts on
Thursday
