Visitors with Disabilities/Special Needs

The Seattle Art Museum's facilities are wheelchair accessible. The following are our services to assist disabled visitors.

Drop-Off Area and Parking
Sam is open to the public during the construction on the north block of the the museum in anticipation of the museum's expansion. Sidewalks on First and Second Avenue around the museum are partially closed. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit. There are two drop-off areas located on the north and south side of University Street near the Hammering Man. Both sides of the street have 3-minute load/unload zones for your uses. Please click here for available parking around the museum.

Wheelchair Loan

Wheelchairs are available through the coat check at the First Avenue entrance. A piece of identification must be left at security for wheelchair loan. There are no advance reservations.

Hearing-Impaired Services

Infrared hearing devices are available for programs in the Plestcheff Auditorium and Nordstrom Lecture Hall. Please contact a SAM employee at the Admissions Desk for more information prior to the start of the event.

Hearing-Impaired Telephones

The museum has a TTY (Text Telephone) for outgoing and incoming calls. The downtown TTY number is 206.344.5267 and is located at coat check on the First Floor.

Hearing-Impaired Services for Public Tours

Sign-language is available for all public tours upon request with two weeks' notice. Please call 206.344.5267 (TTY) or 206.654.3123 (voice) for more information.

Printed copies of the current audio tour will be available at the admissions desk.

Visually-Impaired Services

Magnifiers for use in the galleries, Educational Resource Rooms, and library are available at the First Avenue Coat Check. A piece of identification must be left for magnifier loan.

Plestcheff Auditorium and Nordstrom Lecture Hall

Wheelchair seating is available.