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Seattle Asian Art Museum

1400 East Prospect St., Seattle, WA 98112

Inside Volunteer Park, this Art Deco building is where SAM started and is now home to our extensive Asian art collection.

Map of all three Seattle Art Museum locations.
Map of all three Seattle Art Museum locations.

Hours

Monday–Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday–Sunday

10 am–5 pm

Please note, the museum will open late on May 28 at 11 am.

Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. SAM Shop is open during museum hours.

Parking

Parking is free in Volunteer Park!

Directions

🚙 drive 🚌 transit 🚶walk 🚲 cycle

Transportation partner Seattle Charter Bus Company, streamlines group trips with charter bus service to the museum.

What’s on at the Seattle Asian Art Museum

Museum tickets

Admission includes access to all exhibitions at the museum.

Ticket types

Advance

Day of

SAM members
FREE!
FREE!
Adults
$14.99
$17.99
Seniors (65+)
$12.99
$15.99
Military (with ID)
$12.99
$15.99
Student (with ID)
$9.99
$12.99
Teens (15-19)
$9.99
$12.99
Children (14 & Under)
FREE
FREE
First Thu is Aug 7
Free First Thursdays

On First Thursdays, admission is FREE to all.

Group Visits

SAM offers reduced admission to groups of 10 or more. Learn more

Discounts

Free and reduced admission is available. Learn more

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See it first. See it free.

Become a SAM member and enjoy free admission at all three locations!
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What to know when you visit

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Free coat check

Backpacks, large bags, or items 
larger than 11x15 inches are not allowed
in the galleries, limited self-service lockers are available.

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Photography

Take pictures! No flash, non-commercial photography and videography is welcome except by “No Photography” icons.

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Keep art safe

Touching harms the art. Stay at least 12 inches from objects and refrain from running or rough play.

Smartphone tours

Enjoy audio and interactive content on your own device for free. visitsam.org/explore

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For families

Strollers and breastfeeding are allowed everywhere. Bottle feed in the Fuller Garden Court. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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Get creative

Use pencils to sketch and write in the galleries. Pens, paints, and pastels are not allowed.

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Find your way

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Accessibility

SAM strives to create an enriching experience for all visitors and provides accessibility options at all of our locations.
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  • Shop in person & online

    At the main entrance of the museum you’ll find a variety of jewelry, home decor, toys, and books, all related to Asian art and culture.

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  • Gardner Center for Asian Art & Ideas

    Engage with diverse perspectives on Asia’s many cultural traditions and contemporary issues through talks, performances, events, and the popular Saturday University Lecture Series.

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  • McCaw Library

    Schedule an appointment to access thousands of books, catalogues, serials, and non-print materials that support research on Asian objects in SAM’s collection and the history of Asian art.

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  • Chen Community Meeting Room

    Register to host your community group gatherings in this free and accessible meeting space. Available for noncommercial use during museum hours, this private room seats up to 12 people. Access includes projector use. Refreshments can be arranged through Shooby Doo Catering; no outside food or beverage is permitted. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please provide at least three weeks’ notice to book the room.

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Take a tour

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Sun Jul 20 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Sun Jul 27 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Sun Aug 3 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Thu Aug 7 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Sun Aug 10 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Sun Aug 17 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Sun Aug 24 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Sat Aug 30 2025

  

1:30–2:30 pm

Visit FAQ

During the pandemic, SAM closed a few public areas of the museum to reduce overall visitor footprint so we could operate and provide access to our galleries. Some areas remain closed to all visitors—these include:

At the Seattle Asian Art Museum The McCaw Foundation Library is available by appointment only.

Occasionally SAM needs to close galleries or limit access at our locations in order to install new exhibitions or rotate sensitive artworks. This isn’t something we like to do often but, when it happens, we hope you’ll bear with us because the result will be new art for you to enjoy.

SAM remains a mask-friendly space. Visitors are encouraged to wear masks for their personal safety and comfort. We also ask visitors who are experiencing flu, cold, or similar symptoms to visit another time.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public setting. SAM can’t guarantee you won’t be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit; by visiting SAM you accept this risk of exposure.

We do not require timed ticketing for our current exhibitions.

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Host your gathering here

Wow your guests—SAM’s three locations offer unique and art-filled venue experiences.
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