The best arts & culture spots in Edmonds

“Chihuly Garden and Glass delivers art-fireworks with a 100-foot Glasshouse sculpture, a lush garden designed to amplify color, and galleries spanning over 40 years.”

From the Seattle newsletter, August 5, 2026

“The 5th Avenue Theatre brings big-hearted musicals to a restored 1926 vaudeville gem, complete with a jaw-dropping Chinese-inspired interior. If your week needs a little spectacle and a lot of live music, settle in and let the music do the heavy lifting.”

From the Shoreline newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan.”

“Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, plus historical exhibits.”

“University of Washington museum explores Northwest history from dinosaurs to Native American life.”

“Museum full of optical illusions that visitors can experience and photograph themselves.”

“19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions.”

“Art museum featuring pieces from the 1860-1970, along with modern works and a gift shop.”

“Neighborhood museum covering Scandinavian immigration, culture, art & history.”

“Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.”

“Set in a restored hangar, this museum showcases aircraft used between 1935 & 1945.”