Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, Seattle

Name: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
Address: 440 5th Ave N, Seattle, 98109-4631, United States
Telephone: +1 206-709-3100

#257 among attractions in Seattle

Museum, Specialty museum

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center

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Facts and practical information

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center (address: 440 5th Ave N) is a place located in Seattle (Washington state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 95 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 47°37'22"N latitude and 122°20'49"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: 5th Ave N & Republican St (bus, 2 min walk), Seattle Center (train, 5 min walk), Westlake & Thomas (tram, 11 min walk), Seattle (ferry, 19 min walk), 3rd Ave & Virginia St (trolleybus, 20 min walk), Westlake (light rail, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Ride the Ducks of Seattle (tours, 3 min walk), Museum of Pop Culture (museum, 3 min walk), Seattle Center Monorail (bridge, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 47°37'22"N, 122°20'49"W

Address

440 5th Ave NLower Queen AnneSeattle 98109-4631 United States

Contact

+1 206-709-3100

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Day trips

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Nearby attractions include: Seattle Center, Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Pacific Science Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center open?

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center?

Nearby attractions include Ride the Ducks of Seattle, Seattle (3 min walk), Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle (3 min walk), Seattle Center Monorail, Seattle (4 min walk), Memorial Stadium, Seattle (4 min walk).

How to get to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center:

Bus

5th Ave N & Republican St • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Dexter Ave N & Harrison St • Lines: 62 (6 min walk)

Train

Seattle Center (5 min walk)
Westlake Center (23 min walk)

Tram

Westlake & Thomas • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (11 min walk)
Terry & Mercer • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (12 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Victoria (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (20 min walk)
3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (32 min walk)

Light rail

Westlake • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)
University Street • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)