Entry No. 44 — the Seattle file — filed under: history

Seattle Pinball Museum

What started as a temporary 2010 storefront pop-up became a permanent C-ID fixture: over 50 meticulously restored pinball machines spanning the 1960s through today. One flat admission unlocks unlimited free play on every machine, so there's no quarter-hunting. The lineup rotates and skews toward rare and historically significant tables you won't find in a typical bar.

The move: Pay one entry fee and turn the afternoon into a head-to-head high-score tournament across machines spanning six decades.

📍 Before you go Flat admission for unlimited free play; all-ages early, with beer available for adults; in the heart of the International District.

📍 Chinatown-International District, Seattle
💸 $
⚡ Big night
🌗 Indoors

Where: 508 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-24