Out and About in Seattle: One Day, Two Museums...

Buckle up guys! This has potential to be a long one! 

Today I am sharing with you some of the places we went while we were in Seattle. Of course, you heard about the Space Needle trip, and where we ate while we were there. But today I'm sharing about some of the other fun things we did while there. 

First up is the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum. I had never heard of this before. Apparently, my Dad's childhood best friend, who is an artist himself, worked with or studied this guy, Dale Chihuly. I believe that is how my Dad knew of it. It was amazing! 

Absolutely stunning! 

Apparently Dale Chihuly is widely known in the blown glass field and for moving into large-scale sculptures. 

"I want people to be overwhelmed with light and color in some way they've never experienced." -Chihuly

That quote is spot on. Each exhibit was so uniquely different from the next and through the use of color and light, made you feel differently. 

One was full of bright, vibrant colors that made me feel as though I was a part of ocean life. There was another hanging piece that featured red and orange colors and had me more in the mind of fall. 

There was another that used softer lights and colors and made me think of a table set for a warm dinner party. 

Each were incredibly intricate and stunning! 

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The same day we also visited the Museum of Pop Culture! 

This one was enjoyable because it had something for everyone! My Dad was excited for the guitar exhibit, my sister and I both enjoyed the horror and fantasy exhibits which featured props and costumes from movies like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Walking Dead, The Wizard of Oz, and many others. And my mom really enjoyed the History of Hip Hop exhibit!

Just kidding! That wasme and my sis also! ;) 

There were props and costumes from the original Star Trek series that my mom was interested in! 

Above was the actual costumes worn in The Wizard of Oz. And to the left is a prop used in The Matrix (which is now on my watch list!)

It was not really a surprise to learn that Bert Lahr (the actor who played the cowardly lion in The Wizard of Oz) found it very hard to perform in the lion costume. Apparently, was already very heavy and hot, but add on the lighting on top of that, and he found it very difficult to perform. 

We also got to see THE sorting hat! Ya, know, from Harry Potter! I got some pictures, but there were glares on most of them. Sigh. 

I was pretty excited to see the prop walker heads, used in The Walking Dead. In fact, I was able to guess the exact episode that the heads were used in! That exhibit proved to be a bit too much for poor Pops. He hurried away! xD

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It was a day full of walking and a lot to absorb but it was so fun! 

The artistic side of me really enjoyed the Chihuly exhibits but the Museum of Pop Culture really allowed my inner nerd to roam free! My only suggestion? Britney NEEDS to have her own exhibit!

I am just so grateful for this experience with my family! It was a trip I will never forget! That is for sure! 

If you find yourself in the Seattle area and are looking for something to do? I highly recommend either or both of these museums! It is fun for the whole family! 

Thanks for reading! See you Friday!