Parking at Seattle Center:

Some 2-hour metered and un-metered street parking is available around Seattle Center.  Paid parking is available in the Seattle Center lots surrounding the campus.

When you park in the facilities listed below your parking fees go to support Seattle Center's free programs, beautiful grounds, and gardens.

Parking Lots:

• Mercer Garage: Third Avenue N. & Roy Street
• 1st Avenue North Garage: between John and Thomas Street
• 5th Ave N Garage: Fifth Avenue N. & Republican Street

Pricing depends on the day and special events.

Free, 2-hour parking is available near the Southwest Corner of the Seattle Center on 2nd Ave, Thomas and John Street.

Directions from Parking to the Museum:

The Children’s Museum, Seattle is located in the heart of the Seattle Center, on the first floor of the Center House. After parking around the Seattle Center, you will walk onto the campus.  Follow the signs to The Center House.  The Center House is located in the middle of campus, between the International Fountain and the Monorail.