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Gardner Center Programs
The Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas offers a quarterly Saturday University lecture series as well as films and performances focusing on Asia.
Hours
Wednesday–Sunday: 10 am–5 pm
Thursday: 10 am–9 pm
Monday & Tuesday: closed
Tickets
Suggested Fees
- $7 Adult
- $5 Student (with ID), Senior (62+) and Teen (13–17)
- Free for Children (12 and under)
- Free for SAM Members
School tour tickets are listed in our School & Educators section. See if your school is eligible for our discount program.
Teen Tix
SAM is part of Teen Tix, a free arts access pass that allows teenagers to purchase $5 rush tickets to theater, dance, music and visual arts events. Teens must present this pass in person to get a $5 ticket at the SAM Ticketing Desk. Sign up online to get your pass.
Free Days
First Thursday
Admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum is free on the first Thursday of each month for everyone.
Second Thursday
The Seattle Asian Art Museum is taking part in the new Capitol Hill art walk, Blitz, on the second Thursday of every month. Admission is free of charge from 5 to 9 pm.
First Fridays for Seniors
Admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum is free on the first Friday of each month for seniors 62 and over.
First Saturdays for Families
Admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum is free on the first Saturday of each month for families. Presented by Wells Fargo
Holidays
Open on the following holidays:- Easter, Sunday, March 31, 2013
- Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, 2013
- Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29, 2013
Closed on the following holidays:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21, 2013
- Presidents Day, Monday, February 18, 2013
- Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013
- Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013
- Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2013
- Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013
- Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28, 2013
- Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2013
- Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2013
- New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2013
- New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Directions and Maps
Maps
- Walking or driving directions courtesy of Microsoft Bing
- Biking directions or bus recommendations courtesy of Google Maps (bike racks are right across the street)
- Seattle Asian Art Museum in relation to SAM Downtown and the Olympic Sculpture Park
- Map of the galleries (PDF)
- From South: Take I-5 North to Olive Way (exit #166). Follow up hill (east). Turn left on 15th Avenue East. Turn left on East Prospect Street. The park entrance is at 14th Avenue East and East Prospect Street.
- From North: Take I-5 South to Boylston Avenue (exit #168A). Turn left over freeway on Roanoke. Turn right on 10th Avenue East. Turn left on East Prospect Street. Entrance to park is at 14th Avenue East and East Prospect Street.
Parking
Parking is free at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park! Other parking options near the Seattle Asian Art Museum
Need to park your bike? There are 2 bike racks across the street from the museum, on either side of the Black Sun sculpture.
Bus Information
The Seattle Asian Art Museum is easily reached by the #10 Metro bus from downtown Seattle. Contact the following transit systems for detailed rider information:
Metro 206.553.3000
Sound Transit 206.398.5000
Community Transit 206.353.7433
For a list of buses that stop near the Seattle Asian Art Museum visit Metro's website.
Visitors with Disabilities
Museum facilities are wheelchair accessible, and we offer a variety of services for the visual and hearing impaired.
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SAM SHOP
The SAM Shop is located by the main doors to the museum. This small but charming store has a wide variety of Asian merchandise and numerous books about all aspects of Asian art and culture.
Museum members receive a 10% discount. Contact us at 206.654.3160.
TASTE Café
Please note, there is no longer a café at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
McCaw Foundation Asian Art Library
Thursday & Friday: 2–5 pm
Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
Saturday Hours, June–August: 10 am–2 pm
Although primarily geared to support the museum staff, docents and educators, the library is open to members and the general public. The library offers a number of resources to aid you in your research or educational endeavors.
Ann P. Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center
Thursday & Friday: 2–5 pm
Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
(Or by appointment during museum hours—please contact us in advance.)
The Ann P. Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center (TRC) is a free lending library for educators. Located in the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the TRC offers over 4,000 resources on the Seattle Art Museum collection and covers all art disciplines. The TRC materials includes curriculum guides, CDs, books, videos and more.
Private Tours
SAM offers docent-led tours for private groups of 10 or more upon request. Private tour groups pay a flat-rate tour fee in addition to discounted admission. Tours are 60 minutes in length and must be scheduled three weeks in advance. To schedule a private tour for your group, please fill out our private tour request form. Questions? Call 206.654.3123 or email groups@seattleartmuseum.org.
Are you an educator? Learn more about our school tour program.
Group Rates
Planning to bring a crowd? Groups of 10 or more get a discount with an advanced reservation. Call 206.344.5260 or email groups@seattleartmuseum.org. Please visit our group visits section for more information.
Plan an Event
The Seattle Asian Art Museum is a historic art-modern building located in a treasured neighborhood park, making it a top spot for weddings and other private events. More Information...
Lost and Found
Do you think you may have lost something at the Seattle Asian Art Museum? Report your lost article using this form, and we will let you know if it turns up.
For Artists
Slide Review by Curators
SAM curators regularly review artist submissions in the form of slides and DVDs. Materials may be sent to the Curatorial Department, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98101-2003. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your material returned. Due to the volume of submissions received, please allow at least six weeks for a response.
Learn more about the art councils and council events.
The Annual Betty Bowen Memorial Award Competition takes place each spring, juried by the Betty Bowen Committee, which includes local artists and SAM curators.
Links to art-funding resources.
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