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Birds Connect Seattle | Sharon Wada<\/div>\n

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Visit Us<\/h1>\n

Shop, learn, and be inspired.<\/h4>\n

Birds Connect Seattle is nestled in the heart of downtown in the Denny Triangle neighborhood at 616 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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We are the region\u2019s go-to destination for binoculars and spotting scopes. Whether you\u2019re buying your first pair or upgrading to expert-level gear, our range of brands and models offers options for every experience level and budget.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n

Visit our Seattle store<\/a> to explore the full selection and trial the gear before you buy.<\/p>\n

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Our downtown space features interactive permanent and temporary exhibits<\/a>, including more than 650 preserved bird-skin specimens and art installations by local artists.<\/p>\n

Plan your visit<\/a> and see what exhibits are currently on display.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Visit our calendar<\/a> for all of our on-site and in-field activities around the region.<\/p>\n

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Shop Binoculars and Gifts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Birds Connect Seattle is the region\u2019s go-to destination for wildlife viewing binoculars and optics. Whether you\u2019re buying your first pair or upgrading to expert-level gear, our carefully selected range of brands and models offers options for every experience level and budget.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n

Visit our Seattle store<\/a> to explore the full selection and get hands-on with the gear before you buy.<\/p>\n

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Exhibits<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our downtown space features interactive permanent and temporary exhibits<\/a>, including preserved bird-skin specimens and art installations. Plan your visit.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Find Us
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Birds Connect Seattle is located in the heart of downtown Seattle in the Denny Triangle neighborhood at 616 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our ground floor retail, exhibits, and restrooms are ADA accessible, as are the third floor con<\/span><\/span>ference rooms used for classes, meetings, and events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hours of Operation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Retail and Exhibits (open to the public)
<\/strong>Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Administrative (by email, phone, and appointment)<\/strong>
Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Take the Train
<\/span><\/i><\/b>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: 5<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0Ave & Pine.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monorail ($3.50): Westlake Center Station (terminus) is a 5 minute \/ 0.2 mile walk.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take the Bus<\/span><\/i><\/b>
<\/span>The neighborhood is serviced by bus lines: 1, 2, 4, 5, 13, 24, 28, 33, 62, E Line. Visit\u00a0<\/span>Sound Transit trip planner<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to find routes and timetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Directions<\/span><\/i><\/b>
<\/span>If traveling southbound on I-5 follow signage exit 165B for Union St. Follow 6th Ave to Olive Way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If traveling northbound on I-5 follow signage for exit 165 for Seneca St. Follow 6th Ave to Olive Way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vehicle Parking<\/strong><\/em>
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:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n