Getting Here
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
CLOSED THROUGH MAY 4, 2020
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is closely monitoring the developments with the global spread of COVID-19. King County Public Health officials released a statement recommending mitigation measures and encouraging workplaces to maximize working from home. As a health-focused organization, we feel it is important to be aligned with the practices recommended by our local public health departments.
We are encouraging Foundation employees to work from home and therefore the Gates Foundation Discovery Center will be closed at least through May 4, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as we have them.
We appreciate your understanding.
We are next to the Seattle Center on the corner of 5th Avenue N. and Republican Street.
Check out this video featuring the many transportation options to get you to and from the Seattle Center campus.
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
(206) 709-3100 x7100 [email protected]
Hours
REGULAR HOURS
- CLOSED:THROUGH MAY 4, 2020
- Open: Tuesday – Saturday
10 am to 5 pm - Closed: Sunday, Monday
& 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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