Olympic Sculpture Park vs Museum of Pop Culture
Both Olympic Sculpture Park and Museum of Pop Culture are praised by travel writers. On balance, Museum of Pop Culture scores marginally higher than Olympic Sculpture Park. Museum of Pop Culture is ranked #2 in Seattle with praise from 11 reviews including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and On the Grid.
Olympic Sculpture Park
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2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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Fodor's
"This 9-acre open-air park is the spectacular outdoor branch of the Seattle Art Museum. The Sculpture Park is a favorite destination for picnics, strolls, and quiet contemplation."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hovering over train tracks, in an unlikely oasis between the water and busy Elliott Ave, is the 8.5-acre, $85-million Olympic Sculpture Park."
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Travel + Leisure
"This nine-acre waterfront spread is arguably the most gorgeous addition to the Seattle Art Museum (it even outshines the recently renovated main museum, about a mile away)."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Stare in awe at large-scale works... while taking in gorgeous views of the Puget Sound."
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Not For Tourists
"Ambitious venue for the SAM's sculpture collection."
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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