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The Museum of Flight vs Frye Art Museum

The Museum of Flight and Frye Art Museum are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, The Museum of Flight scores slightly better than Frye Art Museum. The Museum of Flight scores 87 with accolades from 7 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Frommer's.

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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Frye Art Museum
Frye Art Museum
8 / 10
704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This elegant building hosts eclectic and often avant-garde exhibits, putting this museum on par with The Henry in the U-District." Full review
Concierge 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small museum on First Hill preserves the collection of Charles and Emma Frye." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Frye’s intimate, off-the-beaten-path cluster of galleries is quietly extraordinary." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Showcases 19C and 20C representational works by American, French and especially German artists." Full review
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