Visit Us
Shop, learn, and be inspired.
Birds Connect Seattle is nestled in the heart of downtown in the Denny Triangle neighborhood at 616 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101.
We are the region’s go-to destination for binoculars and spotting scopes. Whether you’re buying your first pair or upgrading to expert-level gear, our range of brands and models offers options for every experience level and budget.
You’ll also find trusted field guides, birding books, and thoughtfully curated nature-inspired gifts. Best of all, every purchase supports local bird conservation and education across the Seattle region.
Visit our Seattle store to explore the full selection and trial the gear before you buy.
Our downtown space features interactive permanent and temporary exhibits, including more than 650 preserved bird-skin specimens and art installations by local artists.
Plan your visit and see what exhibits are currently on display.
Get inspired by the fascinating world of birds during one of our programs. Many activities including our weekly Lunch and Learn and monthly Social Hour are free and open to all. Adult classes, guest speakers, and children’s activities, are other fun ways to deepen your knowledge about birds and the natural world.
Visit our calendar for all of our on-site and in-field activities around the region.
Find Us
Birds Connect Seattle is located in the heart of downtown Seattle in the Denny Triangle neighborhood at 616 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101.
Our ground floor retail, exhibits, and restrooms are ADA accessible, as are the third floor conference rooms used for classes, meetings, and events.
Hours of Operation
Retail and Exhibits (open to the public)
Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Administrative (by email, phone, and appointment)
Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed annually on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Take Public Transport
Take the Train
Lightrail ($3.00): Westlake Station services the heart of downtown and is just a few blocks from Birds Connect Seattle. As you depart the Lightrail station, follow station signage to Exit A1: 5th Ave & Pine.
Monorail ($3.50): Westlake Center Station (terminus) is a 5 minute / 0.2 mile walk.
Take the Bus
The neighborhood is serviced by bus lines: 1, 2, 4, 5, 13, 24, 28, 33, 62, E Line. Visit Sound Transit trip planner to find routes and timetables.
Drive a Car
Directions
If traveling southbound on I-5 follow signage exit 165B for Union St. Follow 6th Ave to Olive Way.
If traveling northbound on I-5 follow signage for exit 165 for Seneca St. Follow 6th Ave to Olive Way.
Vehicle Parking
Guests and customers can utilize one of the numerous paid parking lots or street parking in the neighborhood. Here are some of the closest lots with variable hourly, evening, weekend, and full day rates:
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- Pacific Place Garage: 600 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
- Tower Building Surface Lot: 1819 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Metropolis: 500 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101
- Metropolis Garage: 600 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101
- Westin Seattle Parking Garage: 1901 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Lloyd Surface Lot: 1818 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Amazon Doppler Garage: 2021 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (Free after 4 p.m. on weekdays, and free on weekends)
- Amazon Day 1 Garage: 2199 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (Free after 4 p.m. on weekdays, and free on weekends)
Ride a Bike
Public bike racks are available directly outside the entrance in front of Cafe Umbria, or across the street and visitble from the windows in front of Pacific Place. Please bring your own lock for your bicycle. Many Sound Transit stations also offer bicycle and scooter storage options.
School and Group Visits
We offer educational programming and team building opportunities for school groups of all ages, corporate/office teams, retirement communities, and more. Schedule your group’s visit.