Arrive curious.
Leave inspired.
Imagine a world where all of us can live healthy and productive lives. Explore our exhibitions, learn about the work of the Gates Foundation and its partners, and be inspired to take action on causes you care about.
Hours and location
Open Wednesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Public tour @ 2 p.m. | Toilet tour @ 3:30 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday
440 Fifth Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Always free
Upcoming events and tours
Tour & Staff Chat
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 2 – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Tour the galleries for 30 minutes with a Discovery Center guide and then chat with a featured staff member at the Gates Foundation about their area of focus.
Reading on the Go: Live Captioned Tour
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The live captioned tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and transcribed in real time by a captioner. Visitors will be able to access the transcription via their own device or borrow one from the front desk.
Featured Exhibition
A Better Way to Go
Toilets and the Future of Sanitation
Explore innovations, powerful stories, toilets of the future, art installations, and visions of resilient and sustainable sanitation systems.
Exhibition highlights
Climate-Smart Village
Climate change affects nearly every aspect of agriculture. See how innovations supported by foundation partners are making a difference.
25 Years of Progress
Over the past 25 years, the Gates Foundation and its partners have helped drive remarkable progress in global health and development.
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