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Hours, maps, directions, and everything you need to know about planning your museum visit.

EMP Museum is located at 325 5th Avenue N at Seattle Center.

The museum is easily accessible by car, numerous bus routes, and the historic Seattle Center Monorail, built in 1962 for the Seattle World's Fair. The Monorail departs every 10 minutes from the station at Seattle Center, and from Westlake Center Mall, at 5th and Pine Street.

Detailed Directions to EMP

EMP Location Map

EMP Hours

Winter Hours

September 4, 2012 - May 23, 2013
Daily 10:00am-5:00pm

Summer Hours

May 24, 2013 - September 2, 2013
Daily 10:00am-7:00pm

Special Operating Hours in 2013

EMP is participating in Smithsonian's Museum Day Live!
Saturday, September 28, extended hours, 10:00am–7:00pm

Holiday Hours

Friday, November 29–Saturday, November 30 (Thanksgiving Weekend), 10:00am–7:00pm
Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve), 10:00am–4:00pm
Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day), MUSEUM CLOSED
Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day), MUSEUM CLOSED

Group Visits

EMP is a great place for groups! Visit with your friends, family, colleagues, school field trip, or any other group of ten or more and receive discounted admission.

Your group will have a blast playing music together in Sound Lab, rocking out in On Stage, exploring EMP's award-winning exhibitions, and much more.

Make a Reservation

EMP Stores

EMP Store EMP Stores

Hours

Daily 10:00am–5:30pm
206-262-3013

POP Kitchen + Bar

POP_Kitchen_photo POP Kitchen + Bar

Hours

Daily 10:00am–5:00pm
Full menu available 11:00am
Happy Hour* 5:00pm–7:00pm
206-262-3030

*Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only.

Private Events

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A spectacular venue suitable for a wide variety of events from weddings and parties to concerts and corporate meetings.

Where to stay

Complete your travel plans by booking your stay at an EMP partner hotel.

Experience unique package deals and pricing discounts at four hotels in downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, conveniently located within walking distance to EMP.

Hotel Packages