Community Tours

Seattle Center: The World’s Fair & Beyond

The 1962 World's Fair brought international attention to Seattle and the city prepared by creating a fairground that still hosts some of its most iconic structures. The impact was not a temporary one; Seattle Center continues to thrive today as a destination for locals and tourists to enjoy the arts, events and unique architecture created for the fair. On this tour, you’ll explore the design and history of those iconic structures, including the Space Needle, Monorail and Pacific Science Center, as well as newer buildings such as MoPOP that have helped the fairground remain a world class destination.

Starts: In front of the entrance to Pacific Northwest Ballet (McCaw Hall), 321 Mercer Street

Ends: Near the Museum of Pop Culture and the Seattle Center Armory

 

*Please note: This tour includes a number of stairs without nearby elevator access

BUY TICKETS

 

Photos: Museum of Pop Culture, Schuchart, Alessandra Brescia, MOHAI/Donald Isle Foster Century 21 Collection

 

A view of the Space Needle and International Fountain at Seattle Center on a sunny day

A view of MoPOP's exterior at dusk

Community Tours

Our Community tours start in various locations

Please review your confirmation email to ensure that you have the right address.

Tours are approximately two hours in length, unless otherwise noted. Tickets purchased in advance cost $25 for General Admission, $20 for SAF Members, and $22 for Students and Seniors over 65. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ups are limited to space available and cost $30. Ticket sales close at 9:00am the morning of the tour. Online registration is handled through Bold Type Tickets. For our tour policies or to learn about booking a private tour, visit our Tours FAQ page.

Please note: A minimum of three people must be registered for tours to take place. Tours with fewer than three registered attendees on the Thursday before the tour will be cancelled. SAF may cancel tours in cases of extreme weather. We do not cancel tours due to rain. If you purchased a ticket for a cancelled tour, you have the option of transferring the ticket to a future tour date or being issued a refund.