Getting Here
We are located across the street from the Seattle Center near the corner of 5th Ave N & Harrison St.
Parking
Pay lots are in the surrounding area and parking fees vary. The nearest parking lot available is the Seattle Center Fifth Avenue Garage. The garage and Discovery Center are both wheelchair accessible. Street parking is available on neighboring streets. We do not offer parking validation.
- PARKING LOCATIONMAP IT
- Seattle Center Fifth Avenue Garage
- Republican Parking at Memorial Stadium
- Mercer Street Garage
- Diamond Parking Roy Street
- Metered Parking
Public Transportation
You can reach the Discovery Center on Metro Buses 3 and 4, and via the Seattle Center Monorail.
- TRANSIT METHODPER RIDERWEB
- Seattle Center MonorailVisit website for current rates
- Metro Bus 3 & 4Visit website for current rates
Address
Gates Foundation Discovery Center
440 Fifth Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109
Contact
Hours
REGULAR HOURS
- Open: Thurs. – Sat.
10 am to 5 pm - Open:First Thurs. until 7 pm
- Closed: Sun. – Wed.
& most major US holidays
SPECIAL HOURS
- New Year’s DayClosed
- Independence DayClosed
- Memorial DayClosed
- Labor DayClosed
- Thanksgiving DayClosed
- Christmas EveClosed
- Christmas DayClosed
- New Year's EveClosed
School & Educators
The Gates Foundation Discovery Center welcomes school groups and field trips, and we encourage you to book a free group tour at least two weeks in advance.
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