The PNNL-Seattle campus is located in the heart of Seattle’s South Lake Union, alongside leading tech companies, research institutions, and universities. PNNL-Seattle provides a portal to national laboratory staff, facilities, and equipment solving some of the nation’s most pressing issues. Through its geographic diversity PNNL is maximizing scientific impact through increased access to people, capabilities, and partners required to solve 21st-century problems in data science, cybersecurity, software engineering, energy systems engineering, earth and coastal systems science, nuclear nonproliferation policy, and more.

PNNL-Seattle’s presence dates back more than 40 years, when we focused initially on nonproliferation policy. Today, PNNL-Seattle is home to researchers, analysts, and policy experts spanning the national security, energy, and environmental mission space and bringing scientific discovery and innovation.

Situated in Seattle’s bustling Innovation District, PNNL-Seattle has more than 300 employees, interns, and post-graduate research associates. We leverage our location to increase our mission impact through regional sponsor engagement, research collaboration with private sector and academic institutions, and recruiting top talent. Tapping into the region’s innovation hotbed allows us to tackle complex issues at the nexus of science, technology, and policy and grow our capabilities and impact laboratory-wide.

Directions

PNNL-Seattle is located at:   

1100 Dexter Ave N

Suite 500

Seattle, WA 98109

From 99 North

Heading north on Aurora (Highway 99), take the Aloha Street exit.

Turn left on to Dexter and the building will be on the right.

From 99 South

Heading south on Aurora (Highway 99) take the Dexter Way N exit (2^nd exit after the Aurora Bridge).

Dexter Way N curves under Highway 99 and meets Dexter Ave N.

Turn right onto Dexter and the building will be on your left.

From I-5 North or South

Take the Mercer Street exit and follow Mercer Street to Dexter Ave N.

Turn right on to Dexter and the building will be on the right.

Parking

Parking is available in the 1100 Dexter parking garage between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday - Friday. The entrance is on the north side of 1100 Dexter (not the neighboring 1000 Dexter building). The rates are $4.00 for the first hour, or $14.00 per day. The “early bird” rate is $11.00 per day. Visitor can pay and exit all gates. The maximum height clearance is 6' 6". Over-height vehicles can use the 8th Ave N entrance. Park in any space that is not reserved. PNNL does not validate parking. Street parking is also available.

Public Transportation

King County Metro has service close to the office from its 40 and 62 bus lines. If you take light rail from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the Westlake station and exit to the east, walking three blocks north along 6th Avenue will enable you to catch either bus from the Blanchard & 6th stop. Bus fare is $2.75 (exact change or pass required).

Contact

1100 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 500
Seattle, WA  98109
206-528-3200
Fax: 206-528-3551