Argosy Cruises
Seattle Art Museum
Museum of Flight
WaMu Theater
Experience Music Project
- Seattle-based Argosy Cruises operates a fleet of 11 vessels ranging from sleek yachts to a restored 1924 ferryboat that can be chartered for corporate parties and meetings for up to 700 people. Excursions showcase points of interest, including the houseboats on Lake Union and Crittenden Locks, and provide magnificent views of the Seattle skyline and Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. www.argosycruises.com
Seattle Art Museum
- With a major expansion completed in May, the Seattle Art Museum has a striking new building to showcase its wide-ranging collections that include European, African, Islamic, and Northwest Coast Native American art. The downtown museum, which accommodates up to 1,500 people for a reception, offers 10 areas for everything from seminars to gala events. www.seattleartmuseum.org
Museum of Flight
- Aviation history from the Wright brothers to space exploration is the focus of one of the world’s largest air and space museums. The new Personal Courage Wing hosts receptions for up to 1,000 people among interactive exhibits and vintage aircraft from World War I and World War II. www.museumofflight.org
WaMu Theater
- Located at the Qwest Field Event Center, WaMu Theater is a new music and live entertainment venue that is also well-suited for corporate events. Along with state-of-the-art sound and lighting features, the theater provides flexible seating for 3,300 to 7,000 people as well as spaces for meetings and receptions. www.wamutheater.com
Experience Music Project
- The roots and impact of rock music are explored in this arresting structure designed by Frank Gehry to resemble a freeform electric guitar. Visitors can listen to the stories of musicians in videotaped oral history interviews and view galleries devoted to guitars and the Northwest’s own music scene. Event possibilities run the gamut from intimate dinners to parties for 3,000 people. www.empsfm.org