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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture vs Frye Art Museum

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and Frye Art Museum are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Frye Art Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Frye Art Museum is ranked #11 in Seattle with praise from 7 reviews such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
8 / 10
University of Washington, 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th, Seattle, WA 98195
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Northwest's foremost museum of paleontology, archaeology, and ethnology." Full review
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Because this museum is fairly large, it mounts touring shows that often make only a few other stops in the U.S... check the exhibition schedule. when you are in town.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The best museum of natural history in the Northwest." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The state's oldest museum, featuring exhibits that survey the natural history of the Pacific Northwest." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
""Dzunuk'wa"a totem figure from coastal British Columbia... in front of Seattle's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture." Full review
Where Where
"Explore the cultures, wildlife and geography of Washington State and the Pacific Northwest at the Burke Museum." Full review
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Frye Art Museum
Frye Art Museum
8 / 10
704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This elegant building hosts eclectic and often avant-garde exhibits, putting this museum on par with The Henry in the U-District." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"More like an overgrown gallery space than a museum, it's free and you can comfortably ponder all of its works in an hour."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small museum on First Hill preserves the collection of Charles and Emma Frye." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Frye’s intimate, off-the-beaten-path cluster of galleries is quietly extraordinary." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Showcases 19C and 20C representational works by American, French and especially German artists." Full review
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