(206) 654-3100
1300 First Ave
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.607
-122.338
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central Business District
What People Are Saying About Seattle Art Museum
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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
10/22/09
Stupid, overpriced and Ugly Joint
by richard98101
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.
- Pros: Save your money
- Cons: Save your money and buy a candy bar
The Details on Seattle Art Museum
Save Money:
Admission is free the first Thursday of each month--but you'll have to drop some bucks to see the special exhibits.
Know Before You Go:
Take art home from SAM's rental-sales gallery next door.
The Extras:
Outside, the 48-foot black steel Hammering Man silently hammers four times per minute--1,920 times in an eight-hour workday.
When to Go:
A variety of programs is offered: film series, lectures, Poetry After Hours and Thursday evening music (5:30pm-7:30pm).
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