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Burke Museum of Natural History and CulturevsPacific Science Center
Both are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Pacific Science Center ranks slightly better than Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Pacific Science Center comes in at 82 with approval from 8 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Where
Michelin Guide
University of Washington, 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th, Seattle, WA 98195
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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 "The best museum of natural history in the Northwest." Full review
Fodor's "The state's oldest museum, featuring exhibits that survey the natural history of the Pacific Northwest." Full review
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 "Explore the cultures, wildlife and geography of Washington State and the Pacific Northwest at the Burke Museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Artifacts and photographs that highlight cultures of the Northwest Coast, the Pacific Islands, and East and Southeast Asia." Full review
Pacific Science Center Fodor's Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
On the Grid Where
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
200 Second Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "If you have kids, the Pacific Science Center is a must-visit." Full review
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See website for schedule information.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This interactive museum of science and industry once housed the science pavilion of the World’s Fair." Full review
Not For Tourists "You're never too old for a Floyd or Zeppelin laser show."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Featuring a domed overhead screen, six "surround-sound" speakers and reclining seats, this theater offers a changing series of movies that generally celebrate the wilderness, whales and other natural subjects." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Laser and IMAX theaters enhance the wealth of learning centers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Another one of the buildings created for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the Pacific Science Center has a midcentury-space-age vintage-futuristic look from the outside." Full review
On the Grid "Butterfly sanctuary. Laser dome. IMAX Film Center. Dinosaurs. Space exhibits. Live animals and bugs. Do we need to say more?" Full review
Where "This Seattle favorite makes science exciting with innovative, hands-on exhibits, a tropical butterfly house, two giant-screened IMAX theaters and a Laser Dome." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Just like the works themselves, the exhibits here are always inspired and fascinating." Full review
Frommer's "Older kids will love the interactive exhibits, such as the new “What is Reality” which explores what tech innovators are up to today...for younger children there’s the crawl-and-climb area" Full review
