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Seattle Art Museum

1300 First Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101 Map

Seattle Art Museum is the leading visual art institution in the Pacific Northwest. SAM builds bridges between cultures and centuries with collections, exhibitions, and programs from around the world. SAM's three unique locations celebrate the region’s position as a crossroads where East meets West, urban meets natural, and local meets global.  

Use your library pass for admission to the Seattle Art Museum or Seattle Asian Art Museum. The Olympic Sculpture Park is always free. On the first Thursday of each month, admission to both SAM and SAAM is free for all visitors.

This museum offers 12 passes each day. Each pass admits up to 2 people ages 15 and older. 

Pass Details 

  • Pass admits up to 2 people ages 15 and older to the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle or the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park
  • Youth under the age of 15 are admitted for free (no pass required); Tickets available onsite for youth admission 

Hours & Admission
Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter.

  • Pass provides general admission at no charge during regular business hours. At the time of the visit, patrons may inquire about the availability of access to special exhibits; if space permits, passes will allow entry to these exhibitions. 
  • Museum hours may vary. View current open hours and plan your visit at seattleartmuseum.org.

Museum Passes are in high demand. If there are no passes currently available, please consider checking out our list of free museums in King County while you wait.

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Passes Availability

Digital (downloadable via email) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.

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September 2025

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