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Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi, Capitol Hill
46° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 12 pm
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Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi

Inspect Sun Sculpture

  • 4.8168 reviews
  • Free

Isamu Noguchi’s Black Sun is a large, minimalist granite sculpture set within Volunteer Park, offering a quiet, contemplative atmosphere and frequent photo opportunities. Visitors come to admire the bold form, frame skyline views through its circular aperture, and enjoy a brief, restorative pause among nearby gardens and pathways.

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When is the best time to visit Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi?

1247 15th Ave E,Seattle, WA 98112.

Right now · 10:00 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 44° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Overcast

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  1. 11amOvercast47°
  2. 12pmMostly clear49°
  3. 1pmClear49°

The next five days

Best time to go

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Before you go

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Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi
  2. 2 Seattle Asian Art Museum · 1 min
  3. 3 Water Tower Observation Deck · 2 min
  4. 4 Volunteer Park · 3 min
  5. 5 Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry · 8 min
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112(opens the map)DirectionsTo Capitol HillWebsitenoguchi.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 168 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Relaxation
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Historic
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • University students

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time