Free days and pay-what-you-wish rules for museums, zoos and gardens in Seattle: weekly, monthly, resident and library-card perks, plus a 5-week calendar. Last verified 2026-10-14.
🗓 First Thu of every month
👤 Everyone
Seattle Art Museum / Seattle Asian Art Museum · 1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Both museums are free on the first Thursday; the downtown museum stays open until 8 PM.
🗓 First Thu of every month 17:00–21:00
👤 Everyone, no reservation
The Museum of Flight · 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108
Free 5–9 PM on the first Thursday, no reservation needed.
🗓 First Thu of every month
👤 Everyone
MOHAI / Burke Museum · 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
First Thursday: MOHAI permanent exhibits free 5–8 PM; Burke Museum free all day with extended hours.
🗓 First full weekend of every month (Sat + Sun)
👤 Bank of America / Merrill cardholders, one free admission per card, with photo ID
参与的博物馆(各城市名单不同,出发前查官网)
Free on the first full weekend of each month; participating museums vary, check the list before going.