Gates Discovery Center

📣New pop-up exhibition! Turning data into art, "Of all the People in All the World: Invest in Women, Multiply the Returns," by @stanscafe uses grains of rice to reveal the global economic impact of investing in women. On view for a short time ➡️ gates.ly/3XFBKXk

Looking to make your holiday giving more meaningful? The annual Giving Marketplace returns at the Discovery Center Dec. 5 & 6, where every gift supports a good cause! 📅 Dec 5 & 6 🕙 10am-5pm Details👉 gates.ly/4pSqqUu

Our new fall hours begin September 2! We'll be open Fridays & Saturdays 10am-5pm. Staff-led tours will be held at 2pm and 3:30pm. We'll also be open for groups of 15+ on Tuesdays-Thursdays with reservations. Reserve your group's fall visit : gates.ly/45V58wg Always free!

Join us to celebrate @roadtripnation's documentary, "Rethinking Higher Ed." The powerful film follows the journeys of young adults navigating #education and career pathways—offering a look at how postsecondary education can transform lives. RSVP➡️ gates.ly/4oKWt8b

✨How can #AI transform global health? Join us for an interactive evening and learn about the bold innovations and collaborative solutions that are driving progress in health equity worldwide. Free to attend! RSVP 👉 gates.ly/43jIAVW

We will be open from 10:00am-1:00pm today, May 15, and closing early at 1:00pm for a private event. Normal hours will resume tomorrow, May 16. Thank you for understanding.

📣 Calling all young adults and young-adults-at-heart! Join us for Possible Futures: Innovations After Dark, an energetic night of smart fun, fresh beats, and bold ideas. Details & RSVP👉 gates.ly/42XcVIC

"I will give away virtually all my wealth through the Gates Foundation over the next 20 years to the cause of saving and improving lives around the world." - Bill Gates Read more ⬇️

🌱 Make your own seed ball at our #EarthDay celebration April 26! Get hands-on with interactive activities, and learn about solutions that are shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. RSVP 👉 gates.ly/4i1mTim

Caring for the people around you shouldn’t be a radical idea. This #WorldTBDay, Nandipha is a reminder that looking out for the people around you benefits everyone. Read more: gates.ly/41YZsQ2

🌍 Celebrate #EarthDay with us April 26! Discover how the @GatesFoundation works with partners in areas like agriculture, sanitation & innovation on groundbreaking ideas for a healthier future, and get inspired to take action! 🌱 Free to attend. RSVP 👉 gates.ly/4i1mTim

Our Youth Ambassadors Aanya and Phillip were interviewed on @KING5Seattle to promote the free March 22 Teen Action Fair! 🎥 Watch: gates.ly/3XY01Z3

Register for our free school workshops! These interactive learning experiences will spark conversations about local & global issues & inspire action. Topics: ⭐Design Thinking ⭐Fighting Disease ⭐Global Goals ⭐Local Action Book 👉 gates.ly/3Sv1Skr

We’re offering free #accessibility tours designed to meet the specific needs of people in our community! 💛March 15: Stationary Tour 💛March 29: Tactile Tour 💛April 12: Low Sensory Input Morning 💛May 3: ASL Tour 💛May 17: Live Captioned Tour Details: gates.ly/3Fkt5ni

We celebrated #IWD2025 with renowned writer & activist Djaïli Amadou Amal, the Gates Foundation's Sybil Chidiac & 300+ guests! @DjailiAmal shared powerful stories highlighting the resilience of women navigating cultural & societal barriers, sparking important conversations.

We're offering a FREE Tour & Chat every Thursday in March & April! Each week, join a guided tour of our galleries followed by a chat with @GatesFoundation staff about the work they're doing to fight the world's greatest inequities. Stop by Thursdays 2-3pm! Always free.

Honored to host the Black Philanthropic Partnership Employee Resource Group's reception in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, reflecting on the enduring legacy of Black resilience, innovation, & entrepreneurship—and how these stories align with our commitment to opportunity for all.

. @DjailiAmal's passion for advocating for women & girls was born from an awareness that what was happening to women in her community was not normal. Hear from this powerful storyteller & activist as we celebrate #IWD2025 on March 5. RSVP ➡️ gates.ly/3CkEvpU

📣Calling all students and #teachers 📣 Let us bring our school tours to you! Just as fun, edu-taining, and engaging as our in-person tours, our virtual tours & workshops can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own classroom. Schedule a free tour: gates.ly/3Sv1Skr

#SeattleMuseumMonth is almost over, but don’t miss our last Saturday Partner Story! Hear how Morzina Begum, a seamstress & mother in Bangladesh, gained financial independence through digital banking—lifting herself & other women out of poverty. Sat, Feb 22, 11:30am Always Free!