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Seattle Art Museum
Stupid, overpriced and Ugly Joint. What a looser building. Kind of like the stupid Seattle Library, ugly, ugly, ugly. We really wasted our money on that junk hole. The people with large egos sure enjoy the SAM but for my money, grab a hydro foil to Victoria and spend the day at the Provincial Museum.…
A worthy permanent collection provides respite from the masses attracted to touring exhibits..
The Preview
More than 24,000 objects are housed within the four-story glass, steel, terra cotta and marble building--the product of Robert Venturi's original $64 million design and Allied
Works' $86 million expansion. Enthusiastic throngs flock to blockbuster exhibitions; but the expanded permanent collection should not be missed, especially the Native American, African and American art galleries. The museum's first two floors are dedicated to public space, offering computers, magazines, games and more…
