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Take a step back into Seattle’s history

From rum-running to typewriters, you’ll find it at Smith Tower. Tickets available online or at the door.

TICKETS

Tickets are available in the Observatory check-in (two doors down from the main lobby) Wednesday through Sunday, or save time and buy online anytime. 

  • Admission ends and last elevator ride up is one hour before the Observatory Restaurant & Bar closes.
  • Admission tickets are required to access the Observatory Bar.
  • Reservations are not available. All seating and access are based on availability and first come, first serve.
  • During peak times, wait times range from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. Please ensure your entire group has arrived before you ankle up to the Observatory, as incomplete parties will not be admitted to the 35th floor.
  • For parties of 15 or more, please see Group Reservations. We are unable to accommodate walk-in groups larger than 14.

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Hours

Tickets are available for purchase at Smith Tower for $22.

Attraction tickets are required to access our Observatory Bar.
 
Food & beverage is available beginning at 12 PM Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. 1pm on Friday and Saturday.
 
Admission ends and last elevator ride up is one hour before the Observatory Restaurant & Bar closes.  

Observatory & Bar

Attraction Hours:

Observatory & Bar:

Closures & Special Events

1/20/24  -Special Hours

12pm – 4pm | F&B Service 12pm – 3:15pm

1/31/24  – We are sold out this date.

2/1/24  – We are sold out this date.

Check back here for more closure and sold-out date details!

 

Know Before You Go

Reservations are not available. All seating and access are based on availability and first come, first serve.
 
Please note that depending on visitor volume, there may be wait times to ride the elevator to the Observatory. During peak times, wait times range from 15 minutes – 1.5 hours.
 
We are unable to accommodate walk in groups larger than 14. For parties of 15 or more, please see Group Reservations.
 
As a courtesy to other guests, we are unable to seat your group in our Observatory Bar until all members of your party have arrived.

Location & Parking

Parking

Pioneer Square offers an abundance of street parking and garage options. For your convenience, we recommend Butler Garage. Enter promo code smithtower on the checkout page for a discounted rate.

Location & Parking

506 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104

PARKING

Pioneer Square offers an abundance of street parking and garage options. For your convenience, we recommend Butler Garage. Enter the promo code smithtower on the checkout page for a discounted rate.  

Group Reservations

Bringing a group of 15-40 guests? Check out our group reservation options for day and evening visits.

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