Free museums for teachers? What a great idea!
A handful of Seattle’s top attractions will offer free admission to school employees during part of winter break as a thank you for their dedication to students and families.
School Employee Appreciation Days will run Dec. 26 through Jan. 2, 2022, but specific dates and offers vary by location.
“School employees have consistently demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to students and families during the past 20-plus months,” said Matt Hayes, president and CEO of The Museum of Flight. “This invitation is simply a small way for us to show our gratitude.”
Here are the details. Check with each individually for specifics and requirements. (In some cases ID is required, and sometimes guests get perks, too!)
Free museum admission for teachers
The Museum of Flight: Free admission for school employees and their guests (one guest per employee), plus free gift bags (while supplies last). Dec. 29-30.
Pacific Science Center: Free admission to “HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever” on Dec. 29-30 to school employees and up to six guests. Timed tickets are available at the gate or can be reserved in advance.
Wing Luke Museum: Free admission for any school employee with ID on Dec. 30.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI): Free admission including access to MOHAI’s special exhibition “Da Vinci – Inventions” for school employees with ID, Dec. 27-30.
National Nordic Museum: Free admission for school employees (with ID) and their guests Dec. 29-31. All members of the group may enter for free but must all arrive together. No phone or web orders.
Seattle Art Museum (SAM): Free admission for school employees plus one guest, including the special exhibition “Imogen Cunningham: A Retrospective,” Dec. 29-30 (no phone or web orders).
Pacific Northwest Ballet: All school employees with a valid ID can enjoy half-price, in-person tickets for Reps 3-6 from February through June 2022. Tickets will be made available on the day of each performance for walkup sales at the box office window. The schedule: “Romeo et Juliette,” Feb. 4-13; “Plot Points,” March 18-27; “Swan Lake,” April 15-24; and “All Tharp,” June 3-12.
Burke Museum: Free admission for school employees and one guest, Dec. 29-30.
Seattle Aquarium: Free admission for school employees plus one guest, Dec. 29-30.
Henry Art Gallery: Free admission for school employees and their guests on Dec. 23, 26 and 30. (henryart.org)
Frye Art Museum: Free gift bags for school employees who show ID upon entry. (The Frye always has free admission!). Open Wednesdays–Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Find more things to do on Seattle’s Child and in our Family Events Calendar.
