The best arts & culture spots in Marysville

“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

“If your week needs a creative reset, Schack Art Center has rotating exhibitions, Make It Now projects, and classes across mediums, plus the EYA Gallery highlighting young artists. Go get inspired, then actually make something... your coffee table will brag.”

From the Everett newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Whether your kiddo is obsessed with glow-in-the-dark painting, wants to join Mini Makers, or needs a legit homeschool art history boost, Vibrant Kids Studio has hands-on classes and camps taught by artist Laura Rekow. Keep it local this week and spark big creativity in a cozy, nearby home studio.”

From the Marysville newsletter, August 5, 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.”

“Small museum with exhibits dedicated to the history of Marysville.”

“Hands-on exhibits for kids 12 & under, plus a water-play area & rooftop playground.”

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

“Relaxed cultural center offering information about the local native tribes, plus interactive exhibits.”

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

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