Museum · Seattle
Museum of Pop Culture: free entry days, tickets & hours
Frank Gehry's crumpled-metal museum at Seattle Center on music, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and video games, with Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix exhibits and the Sound Lab.
Independent guide, not the official MoPOP website. Official links are under Sources.
MoPOP has no free entry we could verify.
- Reserve the pass through the library before your visit.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free library passes from Seattle Public Library and King County Library System: Reserve the pass through the library before your visit.
- There is no free day at MoPOP; the free routes are library passes and, for EBT/WIC families, Museums for All.
- Prices change with demand, so weekday tickets are usually cheaper.
- Save your receipt: you can re-enter the same day.
- New exhibitions Puget Sound Stories and a Jimi Hendrix show open on 21 Nov 2026.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free with passFree library passes from Seattle Public Library and King County Library System | Seattle Area Library cardholders | Limited number of passes; reserve through the library's museum pass program. | Yes |
Official prices
MoPOP ticket prices
| Washington resident discount: 15% off museum admission with ID — Choose the WA Resident ticket at checkout. | — |
| Culture Access Membership for low-income families | $35 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: MoPOP
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Daily 10am-5pm.
325 5th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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FAQ
MoPOP: common questions
Is MoPOP free?
MoPOP has no free entry for everyone.
Do I need to book for free entry to MoPOP?
Reserve the pass through the library before your visit.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- mopop.org/programs · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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