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Seattle Asian Art Museum

Lunar New Year Family Festival

Sat Feb 21 2026

11 am–2 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Entire Building

Photo: Chloe Collyer

Ring in the Year of the Horse with SAM's annual Lunar New Year celebration presented by PNC Bank! The whole family will be captivated by live lion dances, exploring the galleries, getting creative with drop-in art activities, and immersing in a story time inspired by the holiday.

Included with museum admission

Major Sponsors
Amazon
PNC Bank

Supporting Sponsor
Real Progress Foundation

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Community Celebrations are free events designed for the whole family, full of art-making activities, performances, and unexpected art experiences—all in collaboration with community partners!

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Create art that connects with world cultures inspired by SAM's Asian art collection. On select Saturdays, children and their caregivers explore the Seattle Asian Art Museum and get creative at art-making stations.

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