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Space Needle: free entry days, tickets & hours
The 605-ft tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, with a glass-walled observation deck and The Loupe, the world's first rotating glass floor.
Independent guide, not the official Space Needle website. Official links are under Sources.
Space Needle is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children aged 4 and under.
- Otherwise: general admission (from) — $35.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Space Needle
Free for children aged 4 and under.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Only children 4 and under go up free; there is no free day or free military entry.
- Military, King County resident and tribal rates are sold only at the admissions office with ID, not online.
- Arrival is by timed slot; allow about 30 minutes from the entrance to the top.
- Bag check is free for 2 hours; large bags are not allowed inside.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children aged 4 and under | children under 5 | — | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Space Needle
Timed-entry ticketSeattle: Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Ticket★★★★★ 4.7 · 2.8k reviewsfrom $77.98
Timed-entry ticketSpace Needle Entry Tickets★★★★★ 4.7 · 18 reviewsfrom $57.75
Guided tourPrivate Space Needle & Seattle Cultural District Tour★★★★★ 5.0 · 6 reviews2 hoursfrom $270
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Space Needle ticket prices
| General admission (from) — Dynamic pricing: general admission $35-$55 depending on date and time. Youth 5-12 and seniors 65+ discounted; military, King County resident and tribal rates at the box office only. | $35 |
| Space Needle + Chihuly Garden and Glass + IMAX combo ticket — Bundle with Chihuly next door and save over 25%. | $74 |
| Fast Pass combo ticket | $129 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open year-round; hours vary by day and season. Week of 29 Oct 2026: Mon-Wed 11am-7pm, Thu 10:30am-7:30pm, Fri 9:30am-9:30pm, Sat 9am-9:30pm, Sun 9:30am-7:30pm. Timed entry every 15 minutes.
400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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FAQ
Space Needle: common questions
Is Space Needle free?
Space Needle has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children aged 4 and under. Otherwise the official ticket costs $35.
Who gets free entry to Space Needle?
Children under 5.
How much is a ticket to Space Needle?
General admission (from) costs $35 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- spaceneedle.com/faq · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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