About SAM

From its early 20th-century roots as the Seattle Fine Arts Society to its growth into an internationally renowned museum with three distinct venues, explore how the Seattle Art Museum evolved into a vital Seattle institution.

	Find out how one generous Seattle visionary's love of art was transformed into the region’s premier art institution, that now comprises a downtown museum, an Asian art museum and an outdoor sculpture park.

	Learn how the museum is governed. Read our mission statement and download our most recent annual report.

	Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about SAM Downtown, the Seattle Asian Art Museum and the Olympic Sculpture Park.
	Want to ask a question of the Seattle Art Museum staff? We look forward to hearing from you.
	The press room contains a listing of recent and archived press releases as well as an exhibition calendar.
	SAM is committed to taking action to protect our environment and to finding creative ways to reduce our ecological footprint.

SAM is a member of the Washington Art Consortium, an educational cooperative of seven art museums in Washington State with common goals to promote the understanding and appreciation of art.