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Seattle Aquarium vs Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Seattle Aquarium and Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Seattle Aquarium scores significantly better than Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Seattle Aquarium scores 88 with approval from 8 reviews like concierge.com, Not For Tourists and Fodor's.
Seattle Aquarium
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1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101
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Fodor's
"Located right at the water's edge, the Seattle Aquarium is one of the nation's premier aquariums."
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Concierge
"Though screaming kids throng the Underwater Dome... this excellent aquarium on a pier overlooking Elliott Bay is a favorite with adults, too."
Lonely Planet
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"The aquarium – situated on Pier 59 in an attractive wooden building – is probably the most interesting site on the waterfront."
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Not For Tourists
"Jellyfish and stuff."
Travel + Leisure
"Seattle's aquarium isn't just near the water—it's practically in the water, located on a pier that juts into Elliott Bay."
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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
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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."
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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
Top Choice
"The best museum of natural history in the Northwest."
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Fodor's
"The state's oldest museum, featuring exhibits that survey the natural history of the Pacific Northwest."
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Afar Magazine
""Dzunuk'wa"a totem figure from coastal British Columbia... in front of Seattle's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture."
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"Explore the cultures, wildlife and geography of Washington State and the Pacific Northwest at the Burke Museum."
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