Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) is located in the landmark Frank Gehry building at the Base of the Space Needle at 325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109.



Getting to EMP|SFM

EMP|SFM is located at:
325 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
(on the Seattle Center Campus)

Driving Directions
From I-5 North or South
Take exit #167 and follow the directional signs to Seattle Center (right on Fairview Avenue., left on Valley Street, Valley turns into Broad Street, turn right on Harrison Street). EMP|SFM will be straight ahead on 5th Avenue North.

From WA-99, Northbound
Take Western Avenue exit. Turn right on Broad Street. Turn left on 5th Avenue North after Seattle Center. EMP|SFM will be on the left.

From WA-99, Southbound
Take Broad Street exit. Turn hard right onto Harrison Street. EMP|SFM will be straight ahead on 5th Avenue North.

From Washington State Ferries
Head North on Alaskan Way or Western Avenue, turn right onto Broad Street, left on 5th Avenue North. EMP|SFM will be on the left.

For a detailed map, go to google Maps

Parking
There are many lots and ample street parking surrounding EMP|SFM and the Seattle Center campus. The largest lot in close proximity to EMP|SFM is located at 5th Avenue North and Harrison Street. This is also the only Seattle Center lot where oversized vehicles, including but not limited to school buses, motor coaches and recreational vehicles, may be parked. Designated handicapped parking spaces are available at all Seattle Center lots.

For groups of 30 people or more, the EMP|SFM group entrance – located at 5th Avenue North and Harrison Street, adjacent to the vehicle turnaround at the silver end of the building, provides convenient access for dropping off and picking up at the museum.

For more detailed information, please visit the Seattle Center transportation web site, or call 206.233.3989

Public Transporation: Bus
EMP|SFM is served by many bus routes, with frequent connections to downtown Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods.

For detailed information on bus schedules, routes, and rates, please visit the King County Metro Transit web site.

Public Transporation: Monorail
The Seattle Center Monorail connects Westlake Center, located downtown at 5th and Pine, to the Seattle Center campus, where its terminal is adjacent to EMP|SFM. For detailed information on schedule and rates, please visit seattlemonorail.com.

Additional Transportation Information

Washington Dept. of Transportation Highway Conditions
Phone: 1.800.695.7623

Seattle Bicycle Program & Maps
Phone: 206.684.7583

Amtrak
Phone: 1.800.872.7245

Washington State Ferries
Phone: 1.888.808.7977 (voice)
1.800.843.3779 (automated)