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Woodland Park ZoovsMuseum of Pop Culture
Both are praised by experts. On balance, Museum of Pop Culture scores significantly higher than Woodland Park Zoo. Museum of Pop Culture scores 92 with praise from 7 publications including concierge.com, Lonely Planet and Not For Tourists.
Woodland Park Zoo
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Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
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Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
5500 Phinney Avenue North (West Gate), Seattle, WA 98103
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Fodor's "Ninety-two acres are divided into bioclimatic zones here, allowing many animals to roam freely in habitat areas." Full review
Frommer's "This sprawling zoo has outstanding exhibits focusing on Alaska, tropical Asia, the African savanna, and the tropical rainforest." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In Woodland Park, up the hill from Green Lake Park, the Woodland Park Zoo is one of Seattle’s greatest tourist attractions, consistently rated as one of the top 10 zoos in the country." Full review
Not For Tourists "Too much fun despite the cute animals behind bars."
Where "The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo is considered one of the best in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This fine zoo includes 65 acres of savanna, tundra, marshland, tropical rain forest and other terrain." Full review
Afar Magazine "Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is fun for visitors of all ages, but particularly exciting for kids." Full review
Museum of Pop Culture Fodor's
Concierge Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
On the Grid
National Geographic Where
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Pays tribute to the ever-changing dynamic of rock'n'roll with a variety of interactive exhibits." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Frank Gehry-designed exterior, made of multicolored aluminum and stainless steel shingles, seems to capture and freeze sound waves, mid-flight." Full review
On the Grid "So much is offered in one space, it’s hard to know where to begin." Full review
National Geographic "Monumental rock-and-roll museum housed with the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Frank Gehry’s curvaceous building...mix your own record or have a jam session in the interactive Sound Lab. " Full review
Where "The EMP Museum is now MoPOP Museum of Popular Culture." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction. " Full review
