Days and Hours of Operation by Month

Sky View Observatory days and hours are Subject to Change Without Notice

See Below for closures, private events, etc.

Private Events, and other closures outside of regular hours by month 

• We will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26th.
• We will be closed on Christmas Day December 25th. We are open Christmas Eve.

General Information:

• Last Elevator and Ticket Sale to Observatory Stops One Hour Prior to Closing
• Doors to Columbia Center Lock One Hour Prior to Observatory Closing, we recommend arriving early if you are catching the last elevator up!
• Bar/Café Ends Service 30 Minutes Prior to Closing. Espresso Service Ends One Hour Prior to Closing

Directions and Address

700 4th Ave, Floor 73
Seattle WA 98104

The main entrance is located on 4th Avenue just south of Columbia Street to the left of Starbucks. Once you enter Columbia Center from 4th Avenue, you will be able to purchase tickets at our ticketing desk and kiosks in the 1st-floor Atrium.

The Columbia Center security desk is located on the 5th avenue entrance, and the 4th floor of the Atrium. Please note that Columbia Center doors may close at different times than Sky View Observatory is open.