Ideas: Something, such as a thought or conception, that potentially or actually exists in the mind as a product of mental activity. An opinion, conviction, or principle: has some strange political ideas. A plan, scheme, or method. The gist of a specific situation; significance: The idea is to finish the project under budget. A notion; a fancy.

• Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture - Sponsored by the University of Washington.

• The Center for Wooden Boats - A hands-on maritime museum located on Lake Union.

• Center on Contemporary Art - Includes events, archives, and membership information.

• The Children's Museum - The region's preeminent private, nonprofit learning institution focusing on interactive arts and humanities exhibits and programs for children and their families.

• Frye Art Museum - A collection of 19th and 20th century American, German, and French paintings.

• Henry Art Gallery - Located on the University of Washington campus, the Henry has built a reputation for innovative programming, public education, diverse film and lecture series and exhibitions that are controversial, challenging and thought-provoking.

• Museum of Flight - the largest aviation museum on the west coast. Good historical information and photos.

• Nordic Heritage Museum - Highlights current and permanent exhibitions and provides events calendar, volunteer opportunities, and bookstore catalog.

• Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame - Exhibit and membership information, press highlights, and photos of conceptual art of how facility may look.

• Seattle Art Museum - Information about its collection, exhibitions, and programs.

• Seattle Asian Art Museum - Complete visitor information for the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park.

• The Vintage Telephone Equipment Museum - Information and a look at what the museum has to offer visitors.

• Wing Luke Asian Museum - "A pan-Asian Pacific American Museum devoted to the collection, preservation and display of Asian Pacific American culture, history and art."

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