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Hours and admission
Reserve your visit
Open Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sun. – Tue. & major holidays
Admission is free for all. Online reservations are preferred, but walk-in visitors are welcome.
We will be closed on Wed. June 19 in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Know before you go
Review FAQs page
Check out our frequently asked questions. Please note that all visitors are asked to adhere to our standards of respect.
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Accessibility
View accessibility accommodations
The Discovery Center offers a range of accessibility accommodations for visitors of all abilities.
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Group tours
Learn about tours
Group tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Please allow two weeks’ notice for scheduling.
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Schools and educators
Learn about school resources
Explore our school resources and experiences for students.
Exhibition highlights
Designing Motherhood
This exhibition explores the arc of human reproduction through the lens of art and design. While being born is a universal human experience, the designs that shape it are not.
A Better Way to Go
“A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation” highlights new innovations, powerful stories, toilets of the future, art installations, and visions of resilient and sustainable sanitation systems that can move the needle on this critical issue and save lives.
Upcoming events
Pop-Up: August Trivia Night
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 5 – 7 pm PDT
Discovery Center
Grab your favorite trivia team and join us for an evening of poop trivia with other interactive games and hands-on activities.
Seattle Design Festival Mixer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm PDT
Discovery Center
Don’t miss this chance to explore the future of sanitation and engage with innovative solutions that can ensure safe sanitation for everyone. Explore this urgent “WHAT IF?” question at the this Seattle Design Festival Mixer!