Seattle Art Museum
A comprehensive art museum in downtown Seattle. The giant 'Hammering Man' sculpture at its entrance is a landmark, and its collection includes Native American and Asian art.
The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is on First Avenue in downtown, two blocks from Pike Place Market. The 'Hammering Man' sculpture at its entrance is about 15 meters tall, and its arm keeps swinging a hammer. It is a city landmark. The collection of about 25,000 works is strong in Northwest Coast Indigenous art (totems and masks), and also includes African and European and American art. There is also an Asian art branch in Volunteer Park. Adult tickets cost about $30, and general exhibitions are free on the first Thursday of every month. It is open Wednesday through Sunday. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pike Place Market
- Seattle Waterfront & Great Wheel
- Seattle Aquarium
- Seattle Central Library
- Sky View Observatory (Columbia Center)
- Smith Tower
- Pioneer Square & Underground Tour
- The Spheres (Amazon)