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Seattle Aquarium vs Museum of Pop Culture
Both Seattle Aquarium and Museum of Pop Culture are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Museum of Pop Culture scores significantly better than Seattle Aquarium. Museum of Pop Culture comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 11 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Not For Tourists.
Seattle Aquarium
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1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101
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Fodor's
"Located right at the water's edge, the Seattle Aquarium is one of the nation's premier aquariums."
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Concierge
"Though screaming kids throng the Underwater Dome... this excellent aquarium on a pier overlooking Elliott Bay is a favorite with adults, too."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The aquarium – situated on Pier 59 in an attractive wooden building – is probably the most interesting site on the waterfront."
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Not For Tourists
"Jellyfish and stuff."
Travel + Leisure
"Seattle's aquarium isn't just near the water—it's practically in the water, located on a pier that juts into Elliott Bay."
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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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