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SAM’s Collection

Browse 25,000 works of art

From antiquity to the present, paintings to porcelain, and baskets to belt masks, SAM’s permanent collection represents global cultures and historical perspectives.

SAM Stories

Perspectives on SAM’s collection art and artists.

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Seattle Art Museum

Remember the Rain

Aug 18 2023–Oct 28 2024
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Echo

May 29 2014–ongoing

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Art & Artists FAQ

Search SAM's collection to access the more than 25,000 objects in our holdings. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please email us at research@seattleartmuseum.org.

Please contact libraries@seattleartmuseum.org. If you need label text for an object that is not on view or you can’t find what you need through SAM's libraries, please contact collection@seattleartmuseum.org.

Please review SAM's Rights & Resources for information related to image reproduction. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please use the Image Rights & Reproductions Request form for more information.