The best arts & culture spots in Lakewood

11 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Chihuly Garden and Glass

Arts & Culture

Chihuly Garden and Glass delivers art-fireworks with a 100-foot Glasshouse sculpture, a lush garden designed to amplify color, and…

305 Harrison St (Seattle)

“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

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The 5th Avenue Theatre

Arts & Culture

The 5th Avenue Theatre brings big-hearted musicals to a restored 1926 vaudeville gem, complete with a jaw-dropping Chinese-inspired…

1308 5th Ave (Seattle)

“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

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Backstreet Tango

Arts & Culture

Backstreet Tango is Tacoma’s dedicated Argentine tango studio, fully accredited and focused solely on the dance’s passion, musicality, and…

3505 S 14th St (Tacoma) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Backstreet Tango is Tacoma’s dedicated Argentine tango studio, fully accredited and focused solely on the dance’s passion, musicality, and close embrace.”

From the Tacoma newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Museum of Pop Culture

Arts & Culture

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

325 5th Ave N (Seattle)

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

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The Museum of Flight

Arts & Culture

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

Seattle

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

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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Arts & Culture

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

4303 Memorial Way Northeast (Seattle)

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

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Buffalo Soldiers Museum

Arts & Culture

Fascinating small museum dedicated to the little-known history of the African American Buffalo Soldiers in the U.S. military.

1940 S Wilkeson St (Tacoma)

“S. military.”

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Museum of Illusions - Seattle

Arts & Culture

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

1330 5th Ave (Seattle)

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

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Frye Art Museum

Arts & Culture

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

704 Terry Ave (Seattle)

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

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National Nordic Museum

Arts & Culture

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

2655 NW Market St (Seattle)

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

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Pacific Science Center

Arts & Culture

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

200 Sue Bird Ct N (Seattle)

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

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