Tours of the Discovery Center are by appointment only. Appointments are currently full. Please check back soon.
Location: Discovery Center
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Teen Action Fair 2024
Teen Action Fair is an annual event created for teens by teens in our Youth Ambassador Program. Engage with local organizations, take part in games and activities, connect with other teens, and enjoy live performances.
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International Women’s Day
Join us for an inspiring event in celebration of International Women's Day featuring a powerful keynote address, networking, and creative exploration.
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Public Tour
Join us for our staff-led public tour offered Wednesday through Saturday. Have a chance to ask questions and gain insights on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners. No RSVP is required. Check-in at the front desk before 2 p.m.
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Public Tour
Join us for our staff-led public tour offered Wednesday through Saturday. Have a chance to ask questions and gain insights on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners. No RSVP is required. Check-in at the front desk before 2 p.m.
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A Better Way to Go
Celebrate the opening of A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation a special exhibition featuring fascinating technologies, compelling interactives, and art installations.
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International Women’s Day Stories of Redefining Motherhood
The Moth and the Gates Foundation Discovery Center hosted an unforgettable evening of powerful storytelling on International Women’s Day, Wednesday, March 8, highlighting diverse experiences and perspectives on motherhood and the power of speaking up and speaking out.
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Teen Action Fair 2023
The 2023 Teen Action Fair was an event created for teens by teens to connect with over a dozen organizations that are creating opportunities for youth to make a difference locally and globally.
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Creating Connections for a Sustainable Tomorrow
The Gates Foundation Discovery Center, United Way of King County’s Emerging Leaders 365, Success Cohorts, FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students), and Seattle University’s Alfie Scholars joined together to celebrate and connect with young leaders in our region.
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World Polio Day 2023
The Discovery Center and Rotary International hosted a hybrid event commemorating World Polio Day 2023 “Let’s make polio history” This event was an opportunity to celebrate progress in the fight against the disease and discuss the obstacles that remain to achieve a polio-free world.
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Igniting Change, Rising Together
The Discovery Center hosted author and social-impact consultant Jesse Leon for Igniting Change, Rising Together: Nurturing Intersectional Belonging, Inclusion, and Healing For A Better World.