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Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) — Seattle, Washington

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The museum's rippling gold and silver Frank Gehry facade.

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Plan-ahead (dynamic) pricing with timed ticketing — see official site for the price for your date.

Address325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
HoursOpen 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (official); confirm current open days on the official site
PricesPlan-ahead (dynamic) pricing with timed ticketing — see official site for the price for your date
Price notesNo fixed adult price is published; MoPOP uses plan-ahead pricing. Confirm the price for a specific date on the official site. Seattle Public Library Museum Pass admits 2 adults + 2 children 5–17, with ages 4 and under free (library's own page — see Perks).
Age notesChild age range 5–17 and '4 and under free' are evidenced by the Seattle Public Library Museum Pass terms for this venue; no younger-child exhibit guidance is published.
BookingTimed ticketing with plan-ahead pricing (official).
Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — sensory-friendly programming was seen only on the venue's social posts, not on an official visit/accessibility page, so no access attributes are claimed.
ParkingSeattle Center area paid parking; confirm on official site.
Hours in detailPlan Your Visit hours grid lists Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday each 10 a.m.–5 p.m. — i.e. daily 10–5; CONFIRMED on the current Plan Your Visit page when re-opened 2026-11-05 in the re-verification pass. See conflicts: an older MOPOP page text on the same site says open daily except Wednesdays.
Tickets & bookingTimed ticketing with Plan-Ahead Pricing: select the day to attend (or a 2-Day Pass); pricing varies by advance purchase timing per ticket store wording.
ParkingDrop-off: individuals and groups can be dropped off at turnaround at 5th Avenue N and Harrison; parking not allowed there. Dedicated East Entry at 5th Ave N and Harrison St, entry first-come first-served. No museum lot price was confirmed on the official visit page in this pass.
AccessibilityVisit page Accessibility section lists: drop-off area + parking, wheelchair accessibility, wheelchair loans, noise-cancelling headphone and sensory bag loan, sensory-friendly programs, sensory rating sheets, caregiver policy, service animals, restrooms and in-exhibition accessibility. Service animals permitted and should be checked in at information desk in lower lobby; pets not allowed anywhere in complex. Walk-through metal detectors at all entrances; guests who cannot pass through may be screened with handheld wand.
Sensory notesSensory-Friendly Programs: full days with lowered light and sound levels and overall lower sensory environment; next listed Sensory-Friendly Day Dec 6, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sensory Rating Sheets rate each exhibition's stimulation types/levels during regular hours. Noise-cancelling headphone and sensory bag loans available (see accessibility).
Official tipsWashington state residents receive a year-round 15% discount on admission with ID — select the WA Resident option in the online ticketing flow (official FAQ). A recent ticket purchase can be applied toward a membership within three weeks of the visit.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.