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Member Monday

Mon May 5 2025

2–8 pm

Seattle Art Museum

Entire Building

Photo: Alborz Kamalizad

Members have the museum to themselves on a Monday when we're not open to the public! Enjoy smaller crowds with exclusive access to Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei and the rest of the museum.

Plus, delight in special programming throughout the day, including:

2–7 pm | Brotman Forum

A drop-in art activity where you can create your own Ai Weiwei-inspired zodiac head.

2–7:30 pm | Plestcheeff Auditorium

Screenings of In Conversation with Ai Weiwei, (1 hr 15 min) where you can learn more about the artist in his conversation with FOONG Ping, SAM Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art.

3 pm | Simonyi Special Exhibition Galleries

A docent-led tour of Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei.

4–7:30 pm | Brotman Forum

A Shooby Doo bar with drinks, snacks, and charcuterie boxes for purchase.

4:45–6:30 pm | Brotman Forum

Live music by the Chinese Arts & Music Association - US China Ensemble, which comprises of some of the most accomplished Chinese musicians in the Pacific Northwest. Their repertoire includes classical Chinese and Western music pieces as well as original compositions by Ensemble composers and others.

6 pm | Simonyi Special Exhibition Galleries

A docent-led tour of Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei.

Docent-led tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 25 members. To attend, be sure to reserve your ticket for the tour time of your choice. Please note, ticket holders for a later time slot cannot enter early, and re-entry is not permitted. If you're unable to join at these times, don't worry. Additional tours will be available during future Member Mondays.

Be sure to get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time slot for Ai, Rebel. Future Member Monday ticket releases will be announced throughout the run of the exhibition. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

Not a member? Join today to take advantage of this exclusive perk and many other benefits just for SAM members.

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