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Famous sight · not on UNESCO's listSpace Needle tickets: US$35
Main adult ticket: General admission. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
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- General admission$35 to $55: the price depends on the date and time. Youth (5 to 12) and senior (65+) discounts online, at the kiosks and the admissions officeUS$35
- Space Needle + Chihuly Garden and Glass + IMAXUS$74
- Fast Pass comboUS$129
Main ticket US$35 (about £26 · €31, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Open all year; hours change with the day and season (week of 23 October 2026: Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 7.30pm, Friday 9.30am to 9.30pm, Saturday 9am to 9.30pm, Sunday 9.30am to 8.30pm).
Booking
Tickets are timed, with arrival slots every 15 minutes; allow about 30 minutes from the entrance to the top. Military, King County resident and tribal rates are sold only at the admissions office, with ID. Bags are screened; no large bags (small backpacks are fine, and bag check is free for 2 hours).
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- Olympic National ParkUnited States · listed 198184 km (52 miles)From US$30
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Space Needle?
The main adult ticket (General admission) costs US$35, about £26 · €31. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is the Space Needle open?
Open all year; hours change with the day and season (week of 23 October 2026: Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 7.30pm, Friday 9.30am to 9.30pm, Saturday 9am to 9.30pm, Sunday 9.30am to 8.30pm).
Do you need to book Space Needle tickets in advance?
Tickets are timed, with arrival slots every 15 minutes; allow about 30 minutes from the entrance to the top. Military, King County resident and tribal rates are sold only at the admissions office, with ID. Bags are screened; no large bags (small backpacks are fine, and bag check is free for 2 hours).