Seattle is an amazing tourist attraction that has something of interest for everyone. Besides its amazing architecture, this city offers a wide variety of spectacular museums and galleries on art, history, science and music. This walking tour will lead you to some of the most famous museums and galleries that Seattle has to offer.
1) R E Welch Gallery
R E Welch Gallery gained its reputation through displaying high quality international contemporary art. The main highlight of this gallery is the exclusive right to represent Jean Louis Corby's work. Besides, you can admire some of the finest contemporary paintings and sculptures. The Welch Gallery is conveniently located downtown, near the Seattle Art Museum.
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2) Benham Gallery
Benham Gallery claims to be one of the most famous galleries in Seattle. It offers a wide range of exhibits, specializing in local and international fine art photography. At this beautiful gallery you can find and admire the work of world-famous artists, as well as of talented, young, though not as well-known artists.
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3) Patricia Rozar Gallery
The Patricia Rozar Gallery was originally founded in 1992. It is located in the heart of downtown, Seattle. The gallery is famous for displaying figurative works in all mediums. A large number of artists consider it a privilege to be selected to exhibit their work at the Patricia Rozar Gallery.
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4) Seattle Veterans Museum
This small museum located under Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to Seattle Veterans who served and laid down their lives in service of the country. The museum is filled with memorabilia from the War of Independence to the recent Gulf War.
The museum was conceived by its president Todd Crooks, a military history expert and former aerospace engineer from Bothell, Washington and opened its doors in 2002. The motto of the institution is, ‘To Honor and to educate’. The displays are donations from veterans and descendants of veterans who died in the service of the nation and served to preserve and protect the freedoms that citizens enjoy today. Memorabilia at the museum include uniforms, helmets, shoes, letters, medals and old Western Union Telegrams that informed families that they had lost their loved ones in the battlefield.
The Seattle Veterans Museum organizes a parade on Memorial Day and provides support assistance and support for the Memorial Garden Wall that has the names of fallen soldiers from Seattle. Individuals and families can correct and add names that are missing on the wall with the help of the museum staff. They are also welcome to share their stories and to donate memorabilia to the museum.
The museum welcomes volunteers and visitors and stays open on weekdays, Saturdays, the 4th of July and Memorial Day.
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5) Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center
Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center was opened in 2001. It serves as an important link between people of all ages and the timeless legacy of symphony music. The Soundbridge offers such programs as Instrument Exploration, Songwriting Workshops and Music Storytelling.
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6) Carolyn Staley Fine Japanese Prints
Carolyn Staley Fine Japanese Prints was opened in 1980, and since then it has been offering fine Japanese paintings, books and prints. The gallery is well-known in Seattle for showcasing rare and unique antique ukiyo-e, which are 17th century paintings.
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7) Alchemy Collection
Alchemy Collection is a very famous two-floor furniture showroom in Seattle. It displays a wonderful collection of furniture. Everybody can find something beautiful and unique for themselves or their friends, from sofas to small decorative elements for the home.
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8) Seattle Glassblowing Studio and Gallery
Seattle Glassblowing is a working artists' studio with a gallery, opened in 1991 by Cliff Goodman. They produce spectacular and unique works of art, like sinks, vases, lamps, bowls, gifts and stunning art glass for the home. Everybody can look at the live glassblowing at their studio or enjoy the beautiful pieces of art.
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9) Art Not Terminal Gallery
Art Not Terminal Gallery was opened in 1989. It is Seattle's oldest non-profit gallery. You can admire, here, a wide variety of sculptures, paintings and drawings. The art pieces can often be bought at bargain prices.
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