Grab a ticket for our self-guided tour that will take you through some of Smith Tower's storied history of Smith Tower and an exciting cast of characters! Then, take a ride on the historic Otis elevators to the 35th floor where you'll be stunned by 360-degree views of Seattle and Puget Sound from the only open-air observation deck in Seattle.

Includes:

• All-day general Admission Into Smith Tower & the self-guided tour exhibit.*
• All-day access to the Observatory Bar.*

*We do not take reservations and we are unable to offer refunds. 

Please note that we are periodically closed due to private events.
Please check our Smith Tower Instagram for updates. 

Hours of Operations:

October through April: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 11 am to 8 pm. Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9 pm. 
May through September: Wednesday and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm. 

Observatory Restaurant:

We do not take reservations. Table assignments are given in the lobby at check-in, not in our restaurant. Our restaurant opens at 3pm. We are a first-come, first-serve restaurant with assigned seating. We can only accommodate 6 guests per table. If you have a larger party, we may have to divide your party into two separate tables. We will do our best to seat your party at tables next to each other, as we have limited space.

We are wheelchair accessible and kid-friendly. 

Large Groups:

If you are visiting us with a large group of 10 or more guests, please call us in advance at (206) 624-0414 or email info@smithtower.com Wednesday through Sunday 11 am to 8 pm. Please give us at least two business days to respond via email. Please fill out this form for a group reservation: https://www.smithtower.com/request-for-proposal.php

Group Reservations & Events: 

Please fill out this form: Event Space Rental Inquiry Form - Smith Tower and our Events Manager will reach out to you shortly. 

Online Tickets:

If you purchase tickets online and cannot come on the day that you reserved your tickets, you may switch your tickets for another day that we are open, as long as your tickets have not been redeemed. We are unable to offer refunds. 

For a unique Seattle experience, don't miss our new Talking Tower Tour offering. Join our self-named Herald of Smith Tower and tour guides through a (45) minute tour that covers the wild past of Smith Tower. Learn about the tower's architecture & all the stories of the people who filled our history with rum-running, boy geniuses, and crooked lawyers.
Includes:

• (45) minute guided tour through Smith Tower
• All-day general admission within Smith Tower & its self-guided tour exhibit
• All-day access to the Observatory Bar
• A Souvenir postcard.

Our Talking Tower Tour is limited to 10 guests per tour. If you have a larger group, you may split up into different tours. You will be waitlisted upon arrival for a table at our observatory. Once you are finished with your tour, you are welcome to dine with us.

If you're a larger group visiting us for our tour, please contact us ahead of time by calling (206) 624-0414 or email info@smithtower.com. Please give us at least two business days to respond via email. 

Experience Smith Tower at no cost* by attending our First Wednesday series!
As we move into our summer hours, we invite the Washington community to rediscover Smith Tower through our monthly First Wednesday nights.  Join us for two types of exciting events on Frist Monday (both free admission): Movie Nights & Night Markets. Take a look at the schedule of our free events below. There's no cost to attend, but we'd love to know if ou're coming - please RSVP below!

All Ages Welcome. Events start at 5pm , No seating offered or guarenteed. *$1.50 Ticket Consigment Fee Still Applies
 

Untap your inner mixologist and learn to crat class cocktails like a pro. Our cocktail classs offer a hands on demonstration led by our amazing bartending team, complete with all the equipment and ingredients you'll need to make a one of a kind mix of Smith Tower signature cocktails. No two classes have the same drinks or same themes Perfect for a date night, friends night out, team building activity and more!

ALL DATES SOLD OUT 

Admission begins at 3pm, Class begins at 6pm. 21+ only event. Admission Includes gratuity.

Included in Admission:

• Entry to the 1st, 2nd & 35th Floor of Smith Tower for Event Date
• Entry to the 21st floor for event
• Champagne toast upon arrival
• Buffet Style Charcutrie Appetizers
• Personal Instruction on how to create (3) Smith Tower Signature Cocktails in an intamite setting on a private floor
• All Equipment & Ingredients used to create Cocktails Provided

This one's for the foodies!
Join Smith Tower's Executive Chef Jelani Adofo, as he creates an exclusive tasting menu for one night only, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Our Smith Tower Bartenders join in the fun as they to create brand new sips to pair perfectly with each course. Chef will personally present each course in  an intimate setting within our Orcas Room, with truly unobstrcuted views of the sound; you'll never experience anything like this anywhere else in Seattle.

Admission begins at 5pm to Smith Tower, Tasting begins at 6pm. 21+ only event. Admission includes gratuity.

Included in Admission:

• Entry to the 1st, 2nd, 21st & 35th Floor of Smith Tower on the date of the event
• Access to the 21st Floor for event time on date of event
• (5) course tasting exclusively curated for each event & (5) sips to match
• Ambient musical entertainment
• Introduction to each course with Chef Jelani Adofo

July 4th isnt just Independence Day to us, it's also the anniversary of Smith Tower's opening day in 1914! Join us in celebratring Smith Tower's 109th anniversary by experiencing the rich history of Seattle's original skyscraper. Bring your family and friends to explore mutiple floors of entertainment, cluding live music, strolling uartets, ten piece brass bands mardi gras style and more You can enjoy various activies like juggling, face paiting as youstop bythe Lookout to savor delicision BBQ bites and play lawn games. For a truly unique experience, make sure to reserve your spot in advance at our Observatory Bar, where Chef Jelani Adofo will offer a special BBW buffet menu featuring American classics with a twist.

Admission begins at 11am to Smith Tower. All Ages Welcome. 4th on 35th tickets does not include reservation to the Observatory Bar; Observatory reservations must be made seperately.

Included in Admission:

• Entry to the 1st, 2nd, 21st, 22nd & 35th Floor of Smith Tower for Event Date & Times.

Step back in time and experience the roaring 20's like never before. 
Join us for a lecture series that includes the htrilling tale of Roy Olmstead and the largest non violent rum running operation in Prohibition history; which was run right out of Smith Tower! Experience enlightening crystal ball readings in speakeasy back rooms, find our Absinthe Bar to your liking and enjoy the sounds of brass and strolling entertainment that will take you on a journey through the history of Smith Tower.
Enjoy a thmed summer teatime with authentic 1920's faire at our Lookout or head to our Observatory Bar where you can grab some giggle water. Dress your best, and dont forget to embrace your inner rum runner when you join us this August!

All Ages Welcome, Event Ends at 6pm, All Food & Beverage Open until 10pm.

Included in Admission:

• Entry to the 1st, 2nd, 21st, 22nd & 35th Floor of Smith Tower for event date
• Lecture series covering Roy Olmstead, Prohibition, Architecture & more with scheduled times throughout the day
• Access to the Lookout Tea Room & Observatory Speak Easy
• More Information to Come!

Dance into the warm summer nights on our 22nd floor Lookout. Enjoy refreshing drinks, delicious bites for purchase and good vibes (which come included),  as different EDM, House & Disco DJ's spin Into the night against the backdrop of the Seattle and Elliort Bay.

Event Starts at 6pm . Food & Drinks not Included In event ticket. 21+ Event.

Dates Available:

• July 22nd 2023 - EDM DJ's
• August 26th 2023 - House DJ's
• September 23rd 2023 - Disco DJ's

Included in Admission:

• Entry to the 1st, 2nd, 22nd  Floor of Smith Tower for Event Date.

Smith Tower transforms into a spooky, haunted experience for nine scary nights during the month of October. Guests will enjoy a maze attraction, scare zones, monsters as well as drinks and bites as they wander their way through a chilling look at the building’s past.

Admission begins at 6pm to Smith Tower, 21+ Only Event. Food & Drink Not Included.

Included in Admission:

• Entry to the 1st, 2nd, 10th, 22nd, & 35th Floor (and our Spooky Speakeasy... if you can find it..)
• (1) Haunted Maze
• (2) Scare Zones With Monsters Galore
• Themed Food, Bars & Strolling Entertainment

Your unlimited all-access pass to the Observatory and the Observatory Restaurant and Bar.

PERKS INCLUDES:

• One-year membership for one
• A complimentary guest every visit
• 20% off food and beverage (including alcohol) in the Observatory Restaurant and Bar
• 20% off all retail in the Observatory Restaurant and Bar
• One complimentary birthday month cocktail – non-alcoholic beverages available.

Before we issue you your new Rum Runner Card, we will get your contact information from you to put into our system. It takes around 10 minutes to get your card ready for you. 

We will either keep your Rum Runner Card on-site at the Smith Tower, or you are welcome to pick your card up from our front desk and take it home with you. If you lose your card, we keep your information in our system. 

PLEASE NOTE:
Rum Runner's cards are valid for one year from the purchase date. Subject to availability, blackout dates do not apply. Private events are not included. All sales are final. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Smith Tower and its management reserve the right in their sole discretion to refuse service to any patron and/or to revoke the Rum-Runner's Card of any individual or company (without refund), due to inappropriate, disrespectful, violent, harassing, or, otherwise unacceptable behavior by the cardholder or by the cardholder's guests or companions.

All the same swanky benefits, but double the fun with Rum Runner's Cards for two! Your unlimited all-access pass to the Observatory and the Observatory Restaurant and Bar. “Make it a Double’ cards are valid for pairs in the same household and/or mailing address.

PERKS INCLUDES:

• One-year membership for two
• Two complimentary guests every visit
• 20% off food and beverage (including alcohol) in the Observatory Restaurant and Bar
• 20% off all retail in the Observatory Restaurant and Bar
• Two complimentary birthday month cocktails (one per cardholder) – non-alcoholic beverages available

PLEASE NOTE:
Rum Runner's cards are valid for one year from the purchase date. Subject to availability, blackout dates apply. Special events not included. All sales are final. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Smith Tower and its management reserve the right in their sole discretion to refuse service to any patron and/or to revoke the Rum-Runner's Card of any individual or company (without refund), due to inappropriate, disrespectful, violent, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior by the cardholder or by the cardholder's guests or companions.

For our favorite businesses looking for an iconic place to entertain clients, host unique company events, or have another "office", then this is the card for you. Our Rum Runner's Company Card is transferable among employees of the participating company and the card must be presented by an employee of the participating company when visiting the tower*. The Rum Runner's Company Card offers these exclusive benefits**:
 

• Up to 12 people allowed per visit, in addition to the cardholder.
• 20% off food & beverage in the Observatory Bar.
• 20% off gifts & souvenirs in the Observatory Check-in.
• 15% off total bill for private events
• 15% off total bill for group reservations of 20 - 40 people

* We kindly request a current company list of all employees who will be using the card. Please bring a current company business card or valid ID for reference to your company list. Already a Company Cardholder? Please send any updated lists to info@smithtower.com to ensure that we have the most up-to-date information on file.

**Available Sunday through Thursday only. Presentation of Rum Runner's Company Card required for admission. Admission and seating are based on availability unless a Group Reservation has been made. Not valid for special events. Additional guest passes not included. Blackout dates apply.