The Haunting Museum In Washington That Celebrates All Things Paranormal
By Jessica Wick|Published July 09, 2019
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
Do you believe in ghosts? You just might after you take the eerie and informative Spooked in Seattle tour. Not only is the 90 minute walking tour always hosted by real paranormal investigators, but it has the best gathering place ever: the Seattle Death Museum. This is the first death museum in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s equal parts creepy and fascinating. Even if you don’t have any macabre hobbies, you’ll want to check this place out.
You'll find the Seattle Death Museum in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood, in a historic building that certainly feels a little eerie.
You'll learn a lot about how death was dealt with in the past. The walls are covered in century-old death announcements, and there's even an antique vial once dedicated to holding the tears of someone in mourning.
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You'll also see you share of coffins, embalming tools, and vintage mourning attire.
The exhibits also include plenty of fascinating facts, such as how the actor who played Dracula asked to be dressed like a vampire for his open casket funeral. You'll also learn more about the paranormal, ranging from real-life ghost stories to the Spooked in Seattle Tour, which focuses on local ghosts. There's even a rumor that the museum building is haunted.
Sometimes you might see a psychic or Tarot reader in the museum, offering their services.
Admission is free with your Spooked in Seattle Tour, or you can stop by during business hours and check it out for a $3 donation. It's open daily from 4 - 8 p.m., except on Saturdays, when the hours are 2 - 8.
Address: 102 Cherry Street, Seattle, WA, 98104
Learn more about the Spooked in Seattle tour here. And if you’re hoping to spot a ghost in Washington, here’s a list of places to hang out.
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