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# Museums in Seattle

## Quick answer

Seattle Art Museum is the museum to see in Seattle. World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Seattle, United States, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Visitor guide

### [Seattle Art Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/seattle-art-museum/)

Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is the Pacific Northwest's leading visual arts institution, occupying a Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown building on First Avenue in downtown Seattle since 1991. The original 1933 Art Deco building by Carl Gould was expanded and wrapped in Venturi's granite facade, creating a museum that bridges historic and postmodern architecture.

From $22 · ⏱ 2 hours · Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

## Museums in Seattle: FAQs

### What are the best museums in Seattle?

Seattle Art Museum is the museum to prioritise in Seattle — The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is the Pacific Northwest's leading visual arts institution, occupying a Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown building on First Avenue in downtown Seattle since 1991.

### How many museums in Seattle does World Museum Guide cover?

World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Seattle, United States. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.

### Which museums in Seattle are free?

No museum in our Seattle guide is free for every visitor. Free or reduced on certain days or for certain visitors: Seattle Art Museum (Free first Thursday of each month).

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