Experience MOPOP Your way! Our ticket offerings include general admission, special exhibitions, plan-ahead pricing, and discounted rates for groups of 15 or more. Start here to find the best option for you.
325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
There are several convenient ways to visit MOPOP.
The Seattle Center Monorail connects Westlake Center (located downtown at 5th and Pine), to the Seattle Center terminal adjacent to MOPOP. Visit the Seattle Monorail website for detailed information on schedules and rates.
MOPOP is served by many bus routes, with frequent connections to downtown Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods. Visit the King Country Metro Transit website for detailed information on bus schedules, routes, and rates.
MOPOP does not have dedicated parking, however, ample street parking and pay lots surround MOPOP and Seattle Center. There is a pay lot next to MOPOP at 5th Avenue N and Harrison Street. This is the only Seattle Center lot where oversized vehicles, including school buses, motor coaches and recreational vehicles, may park. Designated handicapped parking spaces are available at all Seattle Center lots.
Washington Dept. of Transportation Highway Conditions, 1-800-695-7623
Seattle Bicycle Program + Maps, 206-684-7583
Amtrak, 1-800-872-7245
Washington State Ferries, 1-888-808-7977 (voice) or 1-800-843-3779 (automated)
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Give yourself at least a few hours, but you are welcome to spend as much time as you like during your visit. With 140,000 square feet of immersive exhibits, galleries, and more, there's plenty to keep you busy all day long. You can renter the museum on the day of your ticket purchase by saving your receipt or digital ticket to show upon re-entry.
Enter at the dedicated East Entry, located on 5th Ave N. and Harrison St. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Individuals and groups can be dropped off at the turnaround at 5th Avenue N and Harrison (parking here is not allowed). View Map.
Absolutely! You can apply your ticket price towards a membership within three weeks of your initial visit. Contact Membership@MOPOP.org for details and assistance. Some restrictions may apply.
No, general admission tickets and event tickets are not refundable as all sales are final.
Yes! Make a group reservation here.
For additional MOPOP experiences, such as virtual programming and alternative ticketing options available for groups, please reach out to GroupSales@MOPOP.org.
For K-12 and college groups, please visit our In-Museum Workshops and Field Trips page or contact us at Education@MOPOP.org.
Photography is allowed. However, flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. Any commercial or other unauthorized use of any transmission, picture, film/type, writing, drawing, or other depiction or description of any MOPOP name, mark, or logo is prohibited without prior specific written approval from the MOPOP PR department. Please call 206-770-2700 for more information.
MOPOP may photograph, film, or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Purchase and use of a ticket is implied consent for the use of the holder's likeness, voice, or video image for marketing purposes.
Single strollers under 30” wide are permitted, though we strongly encourage guests to use umbrella strollers. Tandem strollers (double, triple, quad, etc.) including wagons are not permitted inside the museum. Additionally, only umbrella strollers will be allowed within certain exhibition spaces. Stroller parking is available throughout the museum.
Sorry, no. Pets are not allowed anywhere within the complex. Service animals are permitted and should be checked in at the information desk in the lower lobby.
Outside food and drink are prohibited. Food and drink are also prohibited in the gallery spaces. However, they are permitted in public areas, such as ticketing lobbies and retail stores.
Feeling hungry? Check out CULTURE KITCHEN at MOPOP for delicious meals and refreshing beverages.
The Museum of Pop Culture strives to provide an educational and interactive experience for all visitors.
The designers, architects, and staff of MOPOP collaborate with representatives from the Seattle disability community to ensure that all visitors have easy access to the entire museum and an informed sensory-friendly experience.
Learn more about MOPOP's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion.
MOPOP facilities are wheelchair accessible.
For more information, visit the Sensory Friendly Programs page.
See sensory ratings for each MOPOP exhibition. These sheets indicate the different types and levels of stimulation that you can expect in each space.
Caregivers who are accompanying a guest to assist them with their visit may receive complimentary admission. Please request this at the onsite ticket counter.
Service animals that perform tasks (eg. seeing eye dogs) are allowed. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed.
MOPOP is committed to creating an inclusive space that is open to all ages, gender expressions, races, cultures, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and the full expressions of one’s self.
Entering this space as a participant in a MOPOP program and as a member of the larger MOPOP community affirms that you will follow and uphold this Code of Conduct. You understand that violating this commitment may result in your removal from the program and/or MOPOP spaces.
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Welcome, groups of all ages!
Advance reservations are required for all adult and student groups of 10 or more, and for any third-party guided tours, regardless of size.
For information or to make a reservation, please select a category below.
Groups of 15 or More
Experience the power of pop culture with a group visit, with 10% off admission.
Student Groups
Show your K-12 and college students the magic of MOPOP, with the option of adding an in-museum workshop led by our museum educators.
Book a Private Space
Give your group the experience of a lifetime by booking the MOPOP venue for your next celebration—before, during, or after hours!
With more than 140,000 square feet covering three floors of exhibitions and experiential installations, there’s a whole lot to do and see at MOPOP.