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 Sue Bird Court, 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.

Ride Transit Free

To make your trip easier, PacSci has partnered with King County Metro to offer adult visitors free fare on King County Metro buses, Link light rail, and other eligible transit services*, while supplies last. Follow the steps below to access this offer.

This offer provides 600 points, or $6 in transit value, covering a roundtrip on King County Metro buses or Link light rail. Limit one per customer.

To get your code before your visit, please purchase a PacSci ticket at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.

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Reserved Parking

SPOTHERO

Make your visit even easier by reserving parking ahead of time. Pacific Science Center partners with SpotHero, the leading parking reservation app, so you can find and pre-pay for parking near Seattle Center.

  • Compare prices at nearby garages and lots
  • Guarantee a spot before you arrive
  • Skip the stress of circling the block
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Parking Garages

Seattle Center Parking Garages

Note: The following garages are not under our jurisdiction.

  • 1st Avenue N Garage: Entrance on 225 Warren Ave N. Operated by Climate Pledge Arena, located at Lenny Wilkens Way and Warren Ave N.
  • 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 Sue Bird Court 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.