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Seattle Art Museum
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Seattle Central Business District, Seattle
"Picasso is here and it's great!"(6 Tips)
"First Thursday of the month is free admission!"(4 Tips)
"modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists."(4 Tips)
"This is a nice place 2 go 2 & see some art in Seattle."(2 Tips)
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Michael CJuly 21, 2018Very nice permanent collection. Selections from heavy hitters while dedicating considerable space to Pacific Northwest style art. Great balance.
Ana Paula I. ChapoyJuly 29, 2017I went to the Yayoi Kusama exhibition and it was the best, the staff was so nice and helpful with me that I would come to Seattle just for that 11/10 they made my day by selling the last ticket!
Gaby SánchezSeptember 5, 2014Loved the mythical section where you can find several paintings of Venus, Zeus and Cupid. Also the Egyptian, French and Roman sections are really good. I'm definitely going back to that museum.
Jenn PMarch 26, 2015Amazing variety of exhibits. Also the price of your ticket can be applied to membership OR you can go to the Asian Art Museum for free within 7 days of SAM trip.
KaitlinMay 4, 2019Amy Sherald to Henri Matisse, and everything in between. Overall, small, but diverse. Art from nearly every time period and locale, focused on PNW and social justice. Free every first Thursday.
Alexa Jane BrooksDecember 29, 2014Andy Warhol exhibit is perfect. Great space. Wonderful art. Take a nice stroll with a grind or by yourself. Don't forget to ask for the student discount.
DailyCandyFebruary 25, 2014Ogle everything from Northwest coastal art, to African and Asian works, to a new porcelain room in the bright and airy, internationally renowned space
Daniel PlemmonsSeptember 1, 2017Not an earth shattering permanent collection, but well curated, and a fantastic space. They tend to bring in some great visiting shows.- Joseph LeMay 29, 2016Beautiful exhibits - including a piece by Warhol. Very large collection. Easy to spend 2+ hours here. Right by Pike Place too!
Miguel de LeonNovember 3, 2014NYCers: dual members and up of the Whitney get in for free. Always interesting rotating exhibitions. The Cai-Guo Qiang piece in the lobby is mesmerizing
Mouni ReddyJanuary 7, 2016Go see this painting in the modern art section. It's like modern Impressionism.
TruthorDare.usNovember 13, 2012We dare you to count the number of Dale Chihuly glass sculptures in the museum. Then go to the outdoor sculpture garden and find out the name of the large Chihuly in the middle of the garden.
KristenelleJune 4, 2017SAM's impressive variety of art collections and exhibitions is an easy way to kill a few hours.
Mr SApril 29, 2018Calming gallery. Relaxing. Hit weird with the pricing. Supposedly free but they ask you to buy a ticket with a donation!!
Andrew JMarch 29, 2017This is an absolutely beautiful museum. It is very spacious and the art is awesome!
Cicely LJune 3, 2019Definitely worth stopping in. Has a wide variety of art - something for everyone!
Kevin ArtsMay 9, 2015Wonderful Native American art. Well-curated exhibits. Worth several hours strolling through.
Roger SchonfeldAugust 17, 2014Unusual comparative curatorial approach. Fascinating pacific northwest collections and representative collections worldwide.
Caroline SnyderJune 3, 2016Park @ 3rd and Stewart garage & ask the front counter for a voucher--$8 for 4 hours & it's only a 10 minute walk. Not day-of-the-week sensitive, good whenever.- HISTORYApril 7, 2010Internationally recognized for its excellent collection of Asian, African and Native American art and for its fine collection of modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists.
eric bornemannFebruary 5, 2018Good small sized museum with a collection worth exploring for the afternoon.
John PaterakisJune 5, 2022It’s nice. However, the descriptions are placed too far away from the artworks. Hard to find, and difficult to inspect the work while learning about it.
Lauren AlbrechtSeptember 16, 2011love the 2nd level of rotating contemporary art...last time i was there i found david robbin's 'talent' from 1986 #fabulous.
Jessica FengMay 27, 2014If you only want to see the permanent exhibition, the admission is a suggested donation/pay what you wish (not written anywhere in pricing info).
Tacia ColemanAugust 9, 2014Really neat Native American section upstairs with beautifully wood carved pieces
Transitions® lensesApril 18, 2012Browse the diverse, eclectic collection of Asian, African, Northwest Coast Native American and modern/contemporary art for which this post-modern structure is internationally known. #seemoresights
Free admission every day if you go first to the nearby Seattle library and check out an admission pass.
Penguin TeenSeptember 11, 2012Hammering Man, the famous kinetic sculpture in front, is the setting of the final scenes of the YA novel Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn. Learn more at http://www.dianarenn.net/
Gleb KholodovDecember 11, 2011On the way out, they'll give you a free pass if you fill out their 5-min survey. The pass will be sure to expire before their next special exhibition, though. Smart...
Irene MSeptember 6, 2012Obvious tourist stop but well worth it. Also, your ticket to SAM gets you entry into SAAM!
Katie RoseJuly 10, 2013The future beauty exhibit was fantastic! Go when there are public tours 1pm and 2pm- very good experience!
melleemelFebruary 7, 2015Go on the first Thursday of each month for free, then hit up the other galleries in Pioneer Square for Seattle's Art Walk
gungho guides gunghoguides.comDecember 23, 2010The Picasso Exhibition is amazing. Order tickets online 2 get your desired time slot. Get in line 20 minutes before so you'll be the first one through in your group!!!
Graham PattersonAugust 8, 2011Exceptional Art Gallery with come really interesting ideas on providing information - pity they are closed Monday/Tuesday Read more
- Transitions® lensesApril 18, 2012Vote for the Seattle Arts Museum as one of Seattle’s top landmarks & enter to win a trip to the Galapagos Islands! bit.ly/xzqs7i #seemoresights
Wanjiku GitahiNovember 4, 2012Check out the Elles: Women Artists from the Centre Pompidou, Paris exhibit. It's a great show of women artists.
Jamie McQuilliamsDecember 12, 2013Really fascinating exhibits. I don't recommend going with 8th graders!
Chris SmithJuly 10, 2010Nice museum, big variety in art, $15 suggested price for adults, new Andy Warhol & Kurt Cobain collections on display now.
David ParkerMay 31, 2014Don't attempt to bring a bag here or they'll make you check it at the coat check.
S MacApril 17, 2010Its not the MET, but what is? The longer you live here the more you appreciate the SAM. You would think with so many Billionaires, we would have more art to show, but it is what it is.
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Seattle Art Museum
1300 1st Ave (btwn Union & University)
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Seattle Art Museum connects art to life through special exhibitions, educational programs & installations drawn from its collection of approximately 25K objects. SAM presents a global perspective, collecting & exhibiting objects from 140 cultures, exploring connections between the past and present.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Wed, Fri–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thu
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(206) 625-8900
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