Frye Art Museum vs Museum of Pop Culture
Both are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Museum of Pop Culture scores significantly higher than Frye Art Museum. Museum of Pop Culture is ranked #4 in Seattle with endorsements from 7 publications including Fodor's, concierge.com and Frommer's.
Frye Art Museum
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704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
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Fodor's
"This elegant building hosts eclectic and often avant-garde exhibits, putting this museum on par with The Henry in the U-District."
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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
Top Choice
"This small museum on First Hill preserves the collection of Charles and Emma Frye."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Frye’s intimate, off-the-beaten-path cluster of galleries is quietly extraordinary."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Showcases 19C and 20C representational works by American, French and especially German artists."
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Museum of Pop Culture
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325 5th Avenue N, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's
"Seattle's most controversial architectural statement is the 140,000-square-foot complex designed by architect Frank Gehry."
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Concierge
"This multicolored blobular building, a 140,000-square-foot rock-and-roll museum designed by Frank Gehry, is home to the world's largest collection of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia."
Not For Tourists
"A billionaire's rock memorabilia collection and a public eyesore."
Travel + Leisure
"This museum was born as the Experience Music Project, a grand statement by local billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who wanted a monument to rock and roll."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Pays tribute to the ever-changing dynamic of rock'n'roll with a variety of interactive exhibits."
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