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Seattle Asian Art Museum

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Volunteer Park
1400 East Prospect Street, Seattle, WA 98112
206.654.3210 & TTY 206.344.5267

COVID-19 Update

Masks are no longer required to enter the museum, but visitors are encouraged to wear them for their personal safety and comfort. Additionally, the vaccine verification requirement to enter the museum is no longer in effect per the latest guidance from Public Health—Seattle & King County.

Prefer to wear a mask? SAM is offering a Masks Required Hour
Starting May 21, SAM will be offering a mask-required hour in the galleries for visitors that prefer to wear masks and be around others wearing masks. This will occur on the third Saturday of the month through July (May 21, June 18, July 16) from 9-10 am. Online advance purchase is recommended.

Safety protocols change and evolve rapidly. Join our email list to stay up-to-date or refer to What to Know When You Visit SAM for the for the latest information.

This 1933 Art Deco building in lush Volunteer Park is SAM’s original home and the location of our extensive Asian art collection, making it one of the most beloved treasures in our creative, cultured, and curious city.

Seattle Art Museum respectfully acknowledges that we are on Indigenous land, the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. We honor our ongoing connection to these communities past, present, and future.

Map & Guide
Bing Map

HOURS

MONDAY
 CLOSED
TUESDAY
 CLOSED
WEDNESDAY CLOSED
THURSDAY CLOSED
FRIDAY 10 AM – 5 PM
SATURDAY ​10 AM – 5 PM
SUNDAY
 ​10 AM – 5 PM​​​​

Tickets

Purchase tickets online in advance and save $3! Ticket prices increase if you wait until the day of your visit to purchase so plan ahead and get the best price. Tickets will be released online on a monthly rolling basis.

 
 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
STUDENTS (WITH ID)
 $9.99 $12.99
TEENS (15–18) $9.99 $12.99
CHILDREN (14 & UNDER)
 FREE FREE

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Free & Discounted Tickets

SAM wants everyone to experience the art in our galleries. Tickets to the Seattle Asian Art Museum are suggested admission. To purchase a pay-what-you-want ticket in advance of your visit, please contact the Customer Service Center. Find more ways to get discounts to SAM.

FREE LAST FRIDAYS

General Admission
& Special Exhibiton
 Free to All

Holidays

OPEN

MON MAY 30 2022
MEMORIAL DAY

SUN JUN 19 2022
JUNETEENTH

MON SEP 5 2022
LABOR DAY

SAT DEC 24 2022
10 AM – 3 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE

CLOSED

MON JAN 17 2022
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

MON FEB 21 2022
PRESIDENTS' DAY

MON JUL 4 2022
INDEPENDENCE DAY

THU NOV 24 2022
THANKSGIVING

SUN DEC 25 2022
CHRISTMAS DAY

Parking

Parking is free in Volunteer Park!

Directions

The Volunteer Park entrance is at 14th Ave E and E Prospect St.

BY CAR

Heading north: Take I-5 North to Olive Way (exit 166). Head east up the hill and turn left on 15th Ave E. Turn left on E Prospect St.

Heading south: Take I-5 South to Boylston Ave (exit 168A). Turn left over freeway on Roanoke. Turn right on 10th Ave E. Turn left on E Prospect St.

BY PUBLIC TRANSIT

Visit the Metro website for a complete guide to Seattle's transit system and a map of nearby bus stops.

BY BIKE

See the SDOT interactive bike map for all levels of riders. Multiple bike racks are available in Volunteer Park.

Gardner Center

Public programs offered by the Gardner Center aim to present a holistic view of Asia. Through a mix of dynamic talks and author events, we engage visitors through diverse perspectives on Asia’s many cultural traditions and contemporary issues. The Gardner Center also shares a range of artistic expression through performances, films, and events with visual artists. The popular Saturday University Lecture Series features outstanding international and local speakers who pursue varied forms of inquiry into Asia, past and present.​​​​​​

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Gardner Center​​

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Shop

Visit the charming store at the main entrance of the museum for a wide variety of Asian merchandise and numerous books about Asian art and culture. SAM members receive a 10% discount at all SAM Shop locations. Contact us at 206.654.3160.​​​​​​

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Tours

We are not currently offering in-person tours.

SMARTPHONE TOURS

Smartphone tours are available on your own device for free at visitsam.org/explore. Select a thematic tour or look for the phone symbol/QR code next to selected artworks and enter the number to access multimedia content and interesting perspectives.

A low or no-vision version of the smartphone tour is available.

中文版精品导览visitsam.org/explore.

For audio-only, dial 206.866.3222.

Schoo​l Tours

​​Are you ​an educator? You can find school tour information here.​

Group Visits

We are not currently offering group visits.

GROUP VISITS

Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For K–12 visits and school tours, please find more information here.

PRIVATE TOURS

Enhance your group’s visit with a one-hour private tour, led by a knowledgeable guide who can provide an insider’s view of the museum. Groups pay a flat-rate tour fee in addition to discounted admission. Three weeks' advanced notice is required to request a private tour, and three business days for self-guided tours. Each private tour can accommodate up to 30 people.

Based on the availability of our multilingual guides, visitors can select a private tour in the following languages at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

  • Japanese

  • Korean

  • Mandarin Chinese

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

DISCOUNTED GROUP TICKET RATES

Adults $12
Seniors (65+)
 $10
Military (With ID) $10
Students (With ID) $8
Teens (15–18)
 $8
Children 14 & Under
 FREE
SAM Members
 FREE
SUBMIT A REQUEST

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • The final guest count and payment are due 10 days prior to your reservation.

  • Please note that after that time, no changes or refunds can be processed.

  • You will be charged for at least 10 people in order to meet the discounted group rate.

  • For docent-led tours, a nonrefundable fee equal to the cost of the tour will be collected at the time of the initial reservation in order to secure a docent.

QUESTIONS ABOUT GROUP VISITS?

Email us or call 206.654.3112.

PLAN A VENUE EXPERIENCE

The Seattle Asian Art Museum is housed in a historic Art Deco building located in a treasured neighborhood park, making it a top spot for weddings and other private events. Take advantage of free parking, the Seattle skyline view, and a renowned collection of Asian art

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Seattle Art Museum strives to be accessible for all visitors and provides a variety of support services to assist with your visit.

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Seattle Asian Art Museum Library

The McCaw Foundation Library is a research library that supports study on Asian objects in SAM’s collection and on objects and themes associated with exhibitions at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Materials must be used in the library reading room. Open to the public by appointment, email us to schedule a visit.

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What to know when you visit

Self-Check your bags for free

Backpacks, large bags, or items larger than 11″ x 15″ are not allowed in the galleries and must be checked.

LOST AND FOUND

Do you think you may have lost something? Report your lost article using this form, and we will let you know if it turns up.

PHOTOGRAPHY​

The Seattle Asian Art Museum allows photography in most areas. Feel free to photograph friends and family and your favorite works of art, but please do not photograph any work with this symbol:


A select number of galleries/works include this notice, which means that photography is not allowed. Please note that photography is allowed only for personal, noncommercial use, with the following restrictions:

  • No tripods or selfie sticks

  • No f​lash photography

  • No movie or video cameras

For press and other special photography, including filming and video projects, please contact SAM Public Relations. For images of works of art 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.

CELL PHONES

We ask that you silence your cell phone while in the galleries or turn it off before you check your belongings at the coat check. If you use your phone as a camera please turn off any shutter sounds or flash. If using your phone to access the free smartphone tour, you must use headphones.

SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES

Sketching with pencil and charcoal is permitted in all galleries of the museum devoted to SAM's collection. The use of ink, fountain pens, or watercolors is prohibited.​​​​​​​

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Find answers to our most frequently asked questions.

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Member and Visitor Policies

Please review our Member and Visitor Policies here.

Seattle Art Museum respectfully acknowledges that we are on Indigenous land, the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. We honor our ongoing connection to these communities past, present, and future.

Learn more about Equity at SAM