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Olympic Sculpture Park

A stunning nine-acre waterfront park in Belltown, blending modern sculpture with breathtaking views of the Salish Sea, operated by the Seattle Art Museum.

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What is the Olympic Sculpture Park known for?

It is a public art space created and operated by the Seattle Art Museum that features a collection of monumental modern and contemporary sculptures on Seattle's waterfront overlooking the Salish Sea.

Is it free to visit?

Yes, admission to the Olympic Sculpture Park is free.

What are the hours?

The park is open 365 days a year, opening 30 minutes before sunrise and closing 30 minutes after sunset. Seasonal hours are also listed as 6 a.m.–9 p.m. daily from May 1 to September 30, and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily from October 1 to April 30.

What is included in the park?

The 9-acre park consists of an outdoor sculpture museum, an indoor pavilion, and a beach on Puget Sound.

Where is it located?

The park is located at 2901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, in Belltown at the northern end of Seattle's Central Waterfront.

What should I check before going?

Use Gyde for context, then check official sources for current hours, tickets, construction, and closures.

What to know

The Olympic Sculpture Park is a public art space created and operated by the Seattle Art Museum, situated in Belltown at the northern end of Seattle's Central Waterfront. Opened on January 20, 2007, the site transforms a former nine-acre industrial site into a vibrant green space for art. The park's design blurs the lines between landscape, architecture, and infrastructure, effectively bridging over a railway corridor and arterial road to reconnect the city to its harbor waterfront. The experience is a mix of permanent outdoor sculpture, temporary works, and site-specific installations. Visitors can explore a nine-acre outdoor sculpture museum, an indoor pavilion, and a beach on Puget Sound. The grounds are open 365 days a year, providing a free-admission experience that overlooks the Salish Sea. To enhance the visitor experience, the park includes the PACCAR Pavilion, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the MARKET at the Park runs Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a local flavor to the waterfront walk. The park is immediately adjacent to Myrtle Edwards Park and Centennial Park, allowing for a seamless transition between curated art and natural waterfront beauty. This layout makes it a prime location for photography, as personal photography is permitted, while commercial photography is prohibited to maintain the serene atmosphere.

Visitor tips

  • Admission is free, making it a great budget-friendly stop.
  • If visiting between Memorial Day and Labor Day, stop by the MARKET at the Park on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Remember that bicycles, scooters, and skateboards must be walked through the park to protect the sculptures.
  • Personal photography is welcome, but avoid commercial shoots as they are prohibited.

Nearby context

Located in Belltown, the Olympic Sculpture Park is a northern anchor of the Central Waterfront, bordering Myrtle Edwards Park to the north and Centennial Park to the south.

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