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The Museum of Flight vs Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

The Museum of Flight and Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Museum of Flight ranks significantly better than Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. The Museum of Flight comes in at 87 with praise from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight
8 / 10
9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This facility at Boeing Field houses one of the city's best museums, and it's especially fun for kids, who can climb in many of the aircraft and pretend to fly." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Houses within its six-story glass-and-steel building some of history's most famous planes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"As the home of Boeing, Seattle has always been a city known for aviation." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A special exhibit holds a replica of the space shuttle originally used to train astronauts, though access is restricted to tours purchased at admission." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Interactive exhibits re-create the adventure of flight." Full review
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One simulator gives visitors a feel for flying and air-traffic control; a theater has a live link to NASA satellite reception.
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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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