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Three Museums For A Rainy Seattle Day

Seattle's reputation as one of the country's wettest cities isn't actually justified. With yearly rainfall of slightly more than three feet, the Emerald City is actually bested by more than forty American cities, including New York City, where forty-seven inches of rain fall on average each year. But while New York City rain days have more than their fair share of soaking rains, inclement weather in Seattle tends to take the form of drawn-out drizzles.

Luckily, Seattle residents and tourists visiting the city as part of a grand swing of the American Northwest can still enjoy many rewarding indoor activities on Seattle's overcast days. Headlining my list of indoor favorites is a visit to one of Seattle's many first-rate museums. Here's a quick look at three of the city's best attractions:

1. The Pacific Science Center at 200 Second Avenue N is a five-building campus that houses a variety of science exhibits, a tropical Butterfly House, a planetarium, and two stunning IMAX theatres, including one with IMAX 3D technology. The Center stands beneath the arches of yet another Seattle tourist attraction, the Space Needle, and is open seven days a week during the summer months from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2. If popular music floats your boat, you'll definitely want to visit the 240-million dollar Experience Music Project. A labor of love for Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, the EMP is a absolutely unique, interactive music museum that is devoted entirely to the frequently tumultuous and rebellious story of American popular music. Located close to the Seattle Center and Space Needle, the Experience Music Project is open every day during the summer months from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3. Another one-of-a-kind venue in Seattle is the Wing Luke Asian Museum. Given that immigrants from the Pacific Rim regions played such a crucial part in the development of the Pacific Northwest, the Wing Luke is focused on preserving and promoting Asian Pacific American culture, history, and art. The museum also has a permanent exhibit that reminds us of the internment camps used to incarcerate Japanese Americans during World War II.

While Seattle is by no means the country's wettest city, there are sure to be lots of gray days on the city's horizons. Fortunately, there are plenty of museums that can both educate and entertain visitors on one of Seattle's drizzly days.

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Matthew Paolini is the technical director for Citybook.com's Seattle Online Yellow Pages in Seattle, WA.

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