Now Open
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center
440 5th Ave North
Seattle WA 98109
USA
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center is a public space where you can see and learn about the foundation's work and its efforts to help people around the world live healthy and productive lives. At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center, you’ll find stories of work that is improving lives, from Seattle to South Africa.
What to expect:
- Exhibits about the work we support to give all people the chance to live healthy, productive lives
- A showcase of innovations and progress on some of the world’s toughest challenges
- Inspiration and information to help you take action in your own unique way
Planning a Visit
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Accessibility: Exhibits and facilities are wheelchair-accessible and meet ADA standards
Tours: To schedule group tours, please e-mail visitorcenterstaff@gatesfoundation.org
Parking: The Visitor Center is one door south of the foundation’s main entrance. Parking is available in the Seattle Center 5th Ave N Parking Garage (enter from Harrison Street or Republican Street).
Questions:
info@gatesfoundation.org
(206) 709-3100
Visitor Center Partners
The following partners played an important role in the design and construction of the Visitor Center.
BBI Engineering
www.bbinet.com
A/V systems design and integration
Olson Kundig Architects
www.olsonkundigarchitects.com
Tenant Improvements to the shell and core of the building (Seattle Center garage); exhibit design
Pacific Studio
www.pacific-studio.com
Exhibit fabrication and installation
Possible Worldwide
www.possibleworldwide.com
Interactive design and programming
Sellen Construction
www.sellen.com
General contractor on the Visitor Center and campus buildings