Gates Foundation Discovery Center

We're offering a FREE Tour & Chat every Thursday in March & April! Each week, join a guided tour of our galleries followed by a conversation with Gates Foundation staff about the work they're doing to fight the world's greatest inequities. Topics include education, vaccines, eradicating diesaeses like polio and malaria, and more. Stop by Thursdays 2-3pm! Always free. Details for each week: https://lnkd.in/ghF-fzQD

We were honored to host the Gates Foundation's Black Philanthropic Partnership Employee Resource Group's reception in our galleries in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. The event convened local Black employee resource group members from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Alaska Airlines, and many more organization in Seattle to form connections, celebrate culture, share stories, and enjoy the talents of local poet and creative Ebo Barton, and local musician Lee Anderson! This year, we celebrated Black culture through food, music, and meaningful conversations inspired by this year’s Black History Month theme: “African Americans and Labor.” Together, we reflected on the enduring legacy of Black resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship—and how these stories align with our shared commitment to opportunity for all. ??: Jordan Nicholson

Join us for the free Teen Action Fair March 22! Get inspired by organizations making a positive impact in the community, and take action on causes you care about. Plus, enjoy food, music, and entertainment. See you there! Details ?? https://gates.ly/4aVQpnb

?? With so many challenges in the world, how does the Gates Foundation decide where to invest? Take a guided tour of our galleries followed by a conversation with Karoline Vass, Senior Officer on the Chief Strategy Officer Administration at the Gates Foundation, about how the foundation approaches its role as a strategic philanthropy–focusing on big bets, taking smart risks, and investing in solutions that have the potential to create lasting change. Join us for free Thurs, Feb 27 from 2-3pm. No RSVP needed. See you there!

?? Books became an escape for Dja?li Amadou Amal after being forced into marriage at age 17. Through reading, she became aware of the social realities surrounding her and realized that what was happening to women in her community was not normal. Her passion for advocating for the rights of women and girls was born from this awareness. Hear from this powerful storyteller and activist as we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay at the Discovery Center on March 5. #IWD2025 RSVP ?? https://gates.ly/3CkEvpU

??Calling all students and teachers!?? Have you ever wanted to bring your class to the Discovery Center but don't live near us? Let us bring our school tours to you! Just as fun, edu-taining, and engaging as our in-person tours, our virtual tours and workshops can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own classroom. Learn more and schedule School Tours and Workshops: gates.ly/3Sv1Skr Always Free!

Teens ?? Join us March 22 for the FREE #TeenActionFair to get connected with local organizations that are making a difference, plus enjoy?activities, performances and snacks, and connect with other teens! No RSVP needed! Details ?? https://gates.ly/4aVQpnb

#SeattleMuseumMonth is almost over, but you can still catch our last Saturday Partner Story this weekend! Hear the powerful journey of Morzina Begum, a seamstress and mother from Bangladesh who turned hardship into opportunity through digital public infrastructure. When a financial crisis struck her family, Morzina realized the power of financial independence. With the help of a local women-led banking agent, she opened her own bank account—giving her the ability to save, invest, and support other women in her community. Today, her small tailoring business has grown, employing women who once struggled to buy food. Join us to learn how access to digital banking and financial tools is unlocking economic power for women worldwide. ???? Sat, Feb 22, 11:30am Always Free!

Join the Gates Foundation’s Black Philanthropic Partnership (BPP) Employee Resource Group and the Discovery Center for a special Black History Month event. This year, we celebrate Black culture through food, music, and meaningful conversations inspired by this year’s Black History Month theme: “African Americans and Labor.” Together, we’ll reflect on the enduring legacy of Black resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship—and how these stories align with our shared commitment to?opportunity for all. We are excited to welcome local poet and creative Ebo Barton and local musician Lee Anderson, who will share their talents with us throughout the evening.? Don't miss this meaningful opportunity to celebrate culture, share stories, and connect with others. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP ?? https://gates.ly/3ExLZGH

Teens ?? Interested in getting involved in your community? Join us for the free #TeenActionFair in Seattle to get connected with local organizations that are making a difference! Plus, enjoy fun activities, performances and snacks, and connect with other teens. This year we're focusing on what we're truly capable of when we come together to create change. No RSVP needed, just come by March 22! Details ??