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Free First Thursday: Seattle Asian Art Museum

Thu Sep 4 2025

10 am–5 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Installation view of Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light, 2025, photo: Chloe Collyer

Call your friends and bring the family, admission is FREE to everyone at the Seattle Asian Art Museum on the first Thursday of every month.

Tickets are available both onsite and online.

Seattle Asian Art Museum First Thursdays Sponsored By

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To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience art, SAM offers monthly free days and various discounts for visiting our locations.

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Free First Thursday

Get free admission on Free First Thursday at all SAM locations and take advantage of extended hours and art programming at Seattle Art Museum.

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

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Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

Seattle Asian Art Museum

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

Public Tour: Journeys Through Time and Space

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1:30–2:30 pm

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

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1:30–2:30 pm

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

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