What does "suggested admission" mean?
Admission to the SAM Collections and Installations is available by donation. Pricing is fixed for tickets that include the special exhibition.
Are there any discounts for admission?
SAM offers suggested donation pricing for visiting the SAM Collections & Installations (special exhibitions excluded).
We also provide discounted rates for students, teens, seniors, and military with ID. SAM members and children (12 & under) are free. Admission the Olympic Sculpture Park is always free! SAM also participates in
What do you offer for groups of 10 or more?
Purchase 10 or more tickets in advance to guarantee admission on days that may sell out and to receive a free copy of
Bridging Cultures, a guide to the permanent collections at SAM. Please call 206.654.3112 or
email us.
What is First Thursday?
On the first Thursday of each month, SAM offers half-price admission to the special exhibition and free admission to the SAM Collections and Installations. First Thursday tickets for
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors will only be available onsite and are first come, first served. We expect tickets to sell out early in the day.
How do I access my account?
If you have ever purchased or reserved tickets on SAM’s website or been a SAM member, you have an account in our system with assigned login information.
Recover your password.
If you have never used the site to purchase or reserve tickets,
please set up your account.
What do I do if I lost my print-at-home tickets?
If you have lost your print-at-home tickets, you can reprint your tickets by logging-in to your online account and clicking “Purchase History” in “My Account Info” You can also visit the Will Call line at the Admissions Desk in the museum and have your tickets reprinted by an Admission Representative.
What do I do if I didn’t receive a confirmation email?
Please start by checking your email account’s Junk Mail folder. Be sure to have your email account set-up to receive emails sent from
boxoffice@seattleartmuseum.org before you purchase additional tickets. You can also log in to to your SAM account and confirm your purchase under Purchase History.
Tours
Tour times and topics vary throughout the year. Tours are free with museum admission. See upcoming tours on our
calendar
Art Beyond Sight
Monthly tours of the museum’s collection to visitors with low or no visitors are available. Visit our
Accessibility page for more details and tour dates.
People and Places at SAM: Exploring SAM’s Galleries
View creatively installed galleries and discuss outstanding artwork from SAM’s collections.
My Favorite Things
Seattle’s highly opinionated visual artists, dancers, curators, critics, and more are invited to select their favorite works of art in SAM’s galleries to discuss during these 30-minute tours.
Where can I find information on school tours?
Visit our
Schools and Educator page for everything you need to know about K–12 school tours.
Do you offer private tours?
Yes! Our experienced guides can customize your experience of the museum. Groups pay a flat-rate fee in addition to discounted admission.
Find out more.
Gallery Policies
Can I take photos?
Non-flash photography is permitted in most areas of the museum for personal, noncommercial use, with the following restrictions
For press and other special photography, including filming and video projects, please contact
SAM Public Relations. For images of artworks owned by SAM, please see
Image Rights.
SAM reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to withhold or withdraw permission to photograph on its premises or to reproduce images of objects in its collection.
Photography is prohibited of artwork with this symbol:
Does SAM have a coat check?
Seattle Art Museum and Asian Art Museum both provide complimentary coat check services. Please be prepared to check the following items prior to entering the museum galleries
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Bags or other items larger than 11 x 15 in size
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Backpacks or other items worn on the back of any size
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Shopping bags
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Food and drink of any kind (including water and baby bottles)
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Briefcases
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Umbrellas of any size
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Wet items including wet coats
The Seattle Art Museum also has items available for loan from Coat Check. Visitors are welcome to borrow a wheelchair, stroller, baby front-carrier, and seeing aids from Coat Check when they provide a picture ID. All items borrowed from Coat Check are available on a first-come-first-served basis and Coat Check does not accept reservations. SAM also provides plastic bags for your valuables upon request.
Please note: In the unlikely event your items are lost, damaged, misplaced, or stolen, the Seattle Art Museum cannot be held responsible.
Are strollers permitted in the galleries?
Yes. Single occupant strollers are permitted in the galleries. Multiple occupant strollers may be checked in Coat Check before accessing the galleries. The Seattle Art Museum provides a limited number of single occupant strollers and baby front-carriers available for loan on a first-come-first-served basis when visitors provide a picture ID.
