Gum Wall
Brick wall covered in colorful chewed gum several inches thick, reaching 15 feet high and 50 feet long. Started as a theater queue tradition in the 1990s, now one of the world's germiest walls - and most photographed!
Practical Information
Updated: Jan 16, 2026Entrance Fee
FreeFree. Located near Pike Place Market in Post Alley.
Best Time to Visit
Daytime for colorful photos. Less crowded early morning or evening. Combine with Pike Place Market visit - it's just steps away from the main market entrance.
Price Range
FreeConnectivity & Services
Wheelchair access
PartialAudio guide
Not availableStaff assistance
Not availableWorking Hours
Updated: Jan 16, 202624 hours
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It was cleaned only once, in 2015 after 20 years. 2,350 pounds of gum were removed. But the accumulation quickly started again!
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