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The Museum of FlightvsChihuly Garden and Glass
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Chihuly Garden and Glass is the choice of most writers compared to The Museum of Flight. Chihuly Garden and Glass scores 91 with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Where, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
The Museum of Flight
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Michelin Guide
Where
9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
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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 "Houses within its six-story glass-and-steel building some of history's most famous planes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "As the home of Boeing, Seattle has always been a city known for aviation." Full review
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 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.
Where "Experience the history of flight from the beginning among more than 85 airplanes, including the rare Blackbird/Drone spy plane and the country’s first presidential jet." Full review
Chihuly Garden and Glass Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Where Michelin Guide
Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "Just steps from the base of the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is a magnificent addition to Seattle Center." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dale Chihuly is one of the Northwest's best-known artists, with his otherworldly glass sculptures gracing public buildings and private collections." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This exquisite exposition of the life and work of dynamic local glass sculptor Dale Chihuly requires a sharp intake of breath on first viewing." Full review
Afar Magazine "I was pleasantly surprised by this colorful, photography-friendly collection of the one-eyed glass artist's work." Full review
Where "Galleries include both new creations and expansions of popular works from around the world. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The works and installations are colorful and complex and invite you into imaginary journeys into tropical forests, botanical gardens and seaside landscapes." Full review
Time Out "A unique visual experience, the Chihuly Garden and Glass showcases the epic work of Northwest glass artist Dale Chihuly with a series of mind- and glass-blowing indoor and outdoor installations." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Showcases the oeuvre of glass from world-famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly. This forward-thinking museum inspires creativity and imagination as much as it pays tribute to the artist" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Right next to the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit within the Seattle Center. The sculpture garden and art exhibition showcases the work of Dale Chihuly."
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "This Pacific Northwest phenomenon is almost a household name, primarily because of his enormous and enormously intricate glass chandeliers." Full review
