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Art Venues
There are a variety of museums, art galleries, and theaters both on campus and around Seattle. Most offer discounts to students with a valid UW ID. Many, if not all, museums and art galleries have free admission on the first Thursday of every month. Here are a few recommendations.
Henry Art Gallery
15th Ave. NE and NE 41st St.
(206) 543-2280
http://www.henryart.org
(Free with a UW ID)
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
15th Ave. NE and NE 45th St.
(206) 543-7907
http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/
(Free with a UW ID; displays about the natural history and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest)
Meany Hall
(206) 543-4880
http://meany.org
(music, theater, and dance)
Seattle Art Museum
100 University St.
(206) 654-3100
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org
(Home to Seattle’s famous hammering man; re-opening May 2007)
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave.
(206) 622-9250
http://www.fryemuseum.org/
(contemporary art; free admission)
Center on Contemporary Art
310 Terry Ave. N
(206) 728-1980
http://www.cocaseatle.com
(highlights local artists through exhibits and events)
Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way
(206) 764-5720
http://www.museumofflight.org
(largest flight museum on the West Coast)
Cinemas and Movie Theaters
Both independent and mainstream films flood the Seattle cinema scene. Seattle is well-known for its international film festival (http://www.seattlefilm.com/) and its many movie theaters. Here are some in the U-District and downtown Seattle:
Neptune Theatre
1303 NE 45th St.
(206) 781-5755
(a single screen theater with a mix of independent and mainstream movies)
Varsity Theatre
4329 University Way NE
(206) 781-5755
(typically shows independent movies)
Metro Cinemas
4500 9th Ave. NE
(206) 781-5755
(a ten screen theater; shows blockbuster and popular movies)
Seven Gables Theatre
911 NE 50th St.
(206) 781-5755
(foreign or independent film)
Grand Illusion
NE 50th St. at University Way
(206) 523-3935
(a very small theater; shows rare and vintage films)
Guild 45th Theatre
2115 N 45th
(206) 781-5755
(In Wallingford; shows independent and mainstream films)
Cinerama
2100 4th Ave.
(206) 441-3080
(A giant single screen theater with incredible theater technology)
Pacific Place
600 Pine St.
(206) 652-2404
(An eleven theater multiplex on the top floor of the Pacific Place shopping center)
Check out the following Web sites for showtimes:
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/
http://movies.aol.com/
Seattle Parks
The city of Seattle is home to an amazing park system. During the spring, summer, and fall, the parks are used by many people and are a great place to hang out with friends, play sports, or go swimming at the beach. Many parks also have facilities that can be reserved for picnics and parties. Be sure to experience the Seattle parks system while you are here. A great thing about them is that they are free. Check out the following Web site for further details:
http://www.seattle.gov./parks/
A few of the largest and popular parks in Seattle are:
Ravenna Park
5520 Ravenna Ave. NE
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Place NW
(this park’s beach is ideal for sunset watching)
Cowen Park
5849 15th Ave.
Magnuson Park
6500 Sandpoint Way NE
(great for kite-flying)
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive E
Discovery Park
3801 W Government Way
Alki Beach Park
1702 Alki Ave. SW
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way
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