Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, Seattle

Name: Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Address: 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 98104-1028, United States
Telephone: +1 206-682-5844

#288 among attractions in Seattle

Museum, Gift shop, Shopping, Hobby

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Facts and practical information

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is a store on the Central Waterfront of Seattle, Washington, United States, founded in 1899. It is currently located on Pier 54. Best known today as a souvenir shop, it also has aspects of a dime museum, and was for many years an important supplier of Northwest Coast art to museums. As of 2008, the store has been owned by four generations of the same family. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°36'15"N, 122°20'24"W

Address

1001 Alaskan WayDowntown Seattle (Waterfront)Seattle 98104-1028 United States

Contact

+1 206-682-5844

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Day trips

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Chowder, Collins Pub.

~1260 ftN
Spacious home for modern and historic work
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Art Museum, colloquially known as SAM, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic exploration. This esteemed museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1933, has since become a pivotal...
~1350 ftNW
Sea life plus an underwater viewing dome
Seattle Aquarium, Seattle
7 min walk • The Seattle Aquarium is a vibrant marine conservation center nestled on the picturesque waterfront of Seattle, United States. Opened in 1977, this public aquarium serves as a window to the diverse underwater world of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, offering visitors...
~1880 ftN
Fish market, Shopping
Pike Place Chowder, Seattle
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market is Pike Place Chowder, a culinary gem that has become a must-visit destination for seafood aficionados. This renowned eatery has carved out a niche for itself by serving up some of the best chowders in the...
0.4 miE
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, Collins Pub serves as a beacon for both craft beer aficionados and those in pursuit of a vibrant social scene. This establishment, housed in a character-rich building that echoes Seattle's storied past, offers...
~500 ftE
Bridge
Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle
3 min walk • The Alaskan Way Viaduct, an elevated section of State Route 99 in Seattle, United States, was a notable feature of the city's waterfront for over six decades. This double-decked highway bridge played a critical role in the transportation infrastructure of Seattle...
~1570 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
8 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
12 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
~1010 ftNW
Ferris wheel, Theme park, Amusement park
Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle
5 min walk • The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-meter tall giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012.
~1880 ftSE
Antiques, Shopping centre, Shopping
Pioneer Building, Seattle
10 min walk • The Pioneer Building is a Richardsonian Romanesque stone, red brick, terra cotta, and cast iron building located on the northeast corner of First Avenue and James Street, in Seattle's Pioneer Square District.
~1140 ftNW
Park, Piers and boardwalks, Waterfront
Seattle Waterfront, Seattle
6 min walk • Waterfront Park is a public park on the Central Waterfront, Downtown, Seattle, Washington, USA. Designed by the Bumgardner Partnership and consultants, it was constructed on the site of the former Schwabacher Wharf.
~1550 ftN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
The Showbox, Seattle
8 min walk • The Showbox is a music venue in Seattle, Washington. It has been owned by AEG Live since 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ye Olde Curiosity Shop open?

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ye Olde Curiosity Shop?

Nearby attractions include Pier 54, Seattle (1 min walk), Pier 55, Seattle (1 min walk), Argosy Cruises, Seattle (2 min walk), Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle (3 min walk).

How to get to Ye Olde Curiosity Shop by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ye Olde Curiosity Shop:

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (2 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (5 min walk)

Bus

2nd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 111, 114, 212, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 402, 405, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 421, 422, 424, 425, 435, 550, 554, 594 (6 min walk)
2nd Ave & Marion St • Lines: 101, 102, 113, 121, 122, 123, 143, 150, 157, 162, 177, 178, 190, 29, 37, 577, 578 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (8 min walk)
Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (14 min walk)

Light rail

University Street • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Tram

Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (13 min walk)
Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (16 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (15 min walk)
Seattle King Street (17 min walk)