SAM Open House is a recurring series of free community events that invite our friends, partners, and community members for an evening of gallery tours, performances, relaxing music, and delicious drinks and snacks.
This edition features objects in Seattle Asian Art Museum's collection.
Tours are limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is an all-ages event with a cash bar and food for purchase. Alcohol is available for purchase for guests 21+ with a valid ID.
6–9 pm
Drop-in jewelry making workshop with Nina Vichaiyapai
Education Studio
Join Portland-based artist, Nina Vichaiyapai, for hands-on jewlery making inspired by Asian American childhoods in the Pacific Northwest, the permanent collection at Seattle Asian Art Museum, and reflections on all of our glimmering and "Golden" communities. You'll walk away with personal treasures and community stories that shine, no matter what they're made of.
Karaoke with heyfunday
Stimson Auditorium
Sing your heart out with our partners at heyfunday. Whether you are a karaoke veteran or a newbie on the mic, all are encouraged to participate! No karaoke experience required!
DJ sets from Yung Barong and DJ maryjane
Garden Court
Open Studio
Tatuchi Conservation Center
Learn about how SAM's conservators care for our unique collection and take a peek at what they are working on.
7–7:15 pm & 8:15–8:30 pm | My Favorite Things Tours presented by Dabuli
Park Lobby
Discover new favorites, celebrate collection classics, and hear about how our partners at Dabuli connect communities throughout Seattle to the arts, cultural heritage, and music of Nepal and the Himalayan region.
7:30–8 pm | "Our Stories, (A)Live" from Celestial Epiphany
Garden Court
Cultural tales come to life through engaging and vibrant movement performances. We'll jump into the pages of a storybook through these artists' creative renditions of narratives and themes in AANHPI heritage. Exploring curiosity and wisdom, divine retribution, and revered spiritual guardians, the performances include expressive fan dances, Mongolian contortion, and modern twists to folk dances. Join us in cherishing the depth of identity through history and lived experiences.