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10 museums in Seattle where you can shop for locally made gifts

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Is it a little early to start planning for the holidays? We don’t think so! If you’re already on the hunt for thoughtful gift ideas – we’ve found just the thing! 10 Seattle museums will be participating in the annual Museum Store Sunday, and it’s the best way to snag locally-made gifts from small businesses and local artisans.

On Sunday, December 1st over 2,100 museum stores across all 50 states, 25 countries, and five continents are participating in Museum Store Sunday.

This shopping extravaganza is all about putting the spotlight on local businesses to support artisans in your community.

Museum Store Sunday will offer a range of discounts, special events, gifts with purchases, and unique items, so you’re about to win gift-giver of the year.

You’ll be able to shop for a bunch of different items, including jewelry, clothing, children’s toys and products, home decor, books, and gourmet food.

Proceeds from museum store purchases go towards supporting artists, small businesses, and cultural institutions in Seattle – so you can feel doubly good about your gift!

“Purchasing locally made gifts at museum stores circulates money within shoppers’ communities,” said Kate Schureman, board president of the Museum Store Association and CEO and VP of administration of the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Illinois.

“In turn, artists, businesses and museums in their neighborhoods have more funds to reinvest into their communities and foster local economic growth.”

Not to mention you’re almost guaranteed not to get them something they already have! Here are all the museum shops participating in Seattle.

Where to shop local gifts in Seattle

Seattle Art Museum

Where: 1300 First Ave

Museum of Flight

Where: 9404 E. Marginal Way South

The Northwest African American Museum

Where: 2300 S Massachusetts St

Wing Luke Museum

Where: 719 S King St

MOHAI ( Museum of History and Industry)

Where: 860 Terry Ave North

National Nordic Museum

Where: 2655 NW Market St

Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture

Where: 4303 Memorial Way NE

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation

Where: 9010 13th Ave NW

The Center for Wooden Boats

Where: 1010 Valley St

Frye Art Museum Store

Where: 704 Terry Ave

Find the closest museum store near you or check out this list of museums with online stores that you can shop from anywhere!

Save the date, and shop for local gifts made in Seattle on Museum Store Sunday. It’s a thoughtful way to shop AND it gives back to the community. Talk about a win-win!