Seattle Museum Month Returns: A Guide to Culture, Cozy Vibes, and Major Savings

Photo: Visit Seattle/Daniel Sheehan

What better way to take on the dreary Seattle winter than a month of cozy museum days? Seattle Museum Month is scheduled to return for the entire month of February, 2026, offering visitors and locals alike an opportunity to explore the Emerald City’s cultural landscape, art, and history with unbeatable deals. The program, presented by Visit Seattle, is designed as the perfect backdrop for a discounted getaway or staycation throughout the month of February.

The central offer allows guests who book a night at one of more than 70 participating downtown hotels in February to receive half-price admission for up to four people at a wide array of premier museums and attractions across the region.

The program encourages attendance at numerous exhibits, including:

On top of the premier exhibits, visitors are also invited to check out the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion and the recently opened Waterfront Park.

For locals, the month is positioned as an especially budget-friendly way to rediscover world-class art and history. The Perks Pass further enhances savings with over 40 discounts at downtown restaurants, bars, arts organizations, and attractions. Both the Perks Pass and itinerary ideas are available here.

The long list of participating organizations for 2026 are as follows: 

  • Bainbridge History Museum* 

  • Bainbridge Island Museum of Art* 

  • Burke Museum 

  • The Center for Wooden Boats* 

  • Chihuly Garden and Glass 

  • Frye Art Museum* 

  • Hibulb Cultural Center 

  • Holocaust Center for Humanity 

  • Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park 

  • Log House Museum* 

  • The Museum of Flight 

  • Museum of Glass 

  • Museum of History & Industry 

  • Museum of Pop Culture 

  • National Nordic Museum 

  • Pacific Science Center 

  • Seattle Aquarium 

  • Seattle Art Museum 

  • Seattle Asian Art Museum 

  • Seattle Children’s Museum 

  • Seattle Pinball Museum 

  • Tacoma Art Museum 

  • USS Turner Joy 

  • Woodland Park Zoo 

*Free admission year round. 

Learn more about all the ways you can access all these museums in February here. Bring on the cozy vibes!

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