Parking & Transportation

North Entrance with PacSci arches

Pacific Science Center is located adjacent to the Seattle Center campus. Enter through the North Entrance in Seattle Center near the Armory and the Mural Amphitheater.

PLEASE NOTE: THE SOUTH ENTRANCE (DENNY WAY) IS CLOSED.

There is an accessible drop-off location along 2nd Ave, between Pacific Science Center and the Children’s Theater. Learn more about Accessibility at PacSci.

Public Transportation

Take the Seattle Center Monorail from Westlake Center, located in the heart of downtown Seattle. The trip takes only 90 seconds. Westlake Center is also a stop on the Light Rail route allowing for easy transfer. Many Seattle Metro buses will also drop you off at the entrance to Pacific Science Center, including routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 24 and D Line. The Monorail, Light Rail, and Metro buses all accept ORCA cards.

Amtrak Cascades also has routes from Vancouver, B.C. to Eugene, OR that drop off at King Street Station in Seattle. Check routes and times.

Driving Directions

From the north follow Interstate 5 southbound:

  • Take exit 166 (Stewart Street), turn right on Denny Way and follow to Second Ave. North and turn right.
  • Pacific Science Center is on your right. The walkway to the entrance is just north of the Science Center buildings.

From the south follow Interstate 5 northbound:

  • Take exit 165 (Seneca Street) and follow two blocks.
  • Turn right on Fourth Ave. and follow until Denny Way. Turn left.
  • Follow Denny Way to Second Ave. North and turn right.
  • Pacific Science Center is on your right. The walkway to the entrance is just north of the Science Center buildings.

Parking Garages

Seattle Center Parking Garages

Note: The following garages are not under our jurisdiction.

  • 5th Avenue N. Garage: 516 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA, 98109. Entrances are on Harrison St. and Republican St. just east of 5th Avenue N. Located close to MoPOP, Memorial Stadium and the Armory.
  • Mercer Street Garage: 650 3rd Avenue N., Seattle, WA, 98109. Entrance is on 3rd Avenue N. between Mercer St. and Roy St. Located close to McCaw Hall, Cornish Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre.
  • Theatre Commons ADA Parking Lot: 2nd Avenue N. & Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, 98109. Entrance is on Mercer Street at 2nd Avenue North. Located adjacent to the Bagley Wright Theatre and close to Seattle Repertory Theatre and Cornish Playhouse.
  • James Albert Claypool Memorial Garage: Located on the corner of 2nd Avenue North and Denny Way. There are three levels of parking which include designated disabled spaces and charging stations. Currently, the elevator is not in service. We do not own or manage the Claypool garage adjacent to Pacific Science Center. Please contact the garage for feedback or concerns.

More information on hours and pricing at Seattle Center Garages.