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Free First Thursday

Thu Sep 5 2024

10 am–8 pm

Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum

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Call your friends and bring the family, admission is FREE to everyone at the Seattle Art Museum and the Seattle Asian Art Museum on the first Thursday of every month.

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To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience art, SAM offers monthly free days and various discounts for visiting our locations.

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