events Seattle Art Museum Spring Educator Open House | Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei Thu Apr 3 2025 4–7 pm Seattle Art Museum Arnold Board Room (entire) get tickets Photo: Chloe Collyer Welcome spring and spring break by viewing our highly anticipated exhibition Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei. Mingle with other educators in our educator lounge over appetizers and wine, browse related resources and school tour sign-ups, and enjoy additional programs as part of Free First Thursday. Educator Previews & Open Houses Educators are invited to come together during these free events at SAM. Spend time with SAMâs exhibitions and take home learning resources designed to support teaching and learning about art history and SAMâs art collection. view program What’s on at Seattle Art Museum Seattle Art Museum Following Space Community Opening Wed Nov 20 2024 6–9 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sat Nov 23 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Creates: Joyce J. Scott Drop-in Workshop Sat Nov 23 2024 11 am–2 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Performs: KO Ensemble Sat Nov 23 2024 12–2 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sat Nov 23 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sun Nov 24 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sun Nov 24 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sat Nov 30 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Performs: D'Vonne Lewis and BEYOND Sat Nov 30 2024 12–2 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sat Nov 30 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sun Dec 1 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sun Dec 1 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Member Appreciation Days Wed–Sun Nov 27–Dec 1 2024 10 am–5 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Gallery Presents: Polarity Wed–Sun Nov 6–Dec 1 2024 10 am–5 pm Seattle Art Museum Free First Thursday: Seattle Art Museum Thu Dec 5 2024 10 am–8 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sat Dec 7 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Performs: The Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra Sat Dec 7 2024 12–2 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sat Dec 7 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Gallery Opening Reception: Invitation to Collect Sat Dec 7 2024 2–4 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sun Dec 8 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sun Dec 8 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sat Dec 14 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Creates: Joyce J. Scott Drop-in Workshop Sat Dec 14 2024 11 am–2 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sat Dec 14 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Chanoyu: Tea Culture of Japan Demonstration Sat Dec 14 2024 3–4 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sun Dec 15 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sun Dec 15 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sat Dec 21 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sat Dec 21 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Creates: Figure Drawing with Studio Paradiso Sat–Sat Oct 12–Dec 21 2024 1:30–4 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sun Dec 22 2024 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sun Dec 22 2024 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Gallery Presents: Invitation to Collect Wed–Sun Dec 4–29 2024 10 am–5 pm Seattle Art Museum Free First Thursday: Seattle Art Museum Thu Jan 2 2025 10 am–8 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Creates: Joyce J. Scott Drop-in Workshop Sat Jan 11 2025 11 am–2 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Creates: Figure Drawing with Studio Paradiso Sat Jan 11 2025 1:30–4 pm Seattle Art Museum Free First Thursday: Seattle Art Museum Thu Feb 6 2025 10 am–8 pm Seattle Art Museum Free First Thursday: Seattle Art Museum Thu Mar 6 2025 10 am–8 pm Seattle Art Museum Spring Educator Workshop: Art & Activism Sat Apr 26 2025 10:30 am–4 pm get tickets join SAM log in visit Seattle Art Museum Seattle Asian Art Museum Olympic Sculpture Park discounts accessibility group visits hotel partners whatâs on exhibitions events programs art & artists SAMâs collection conservation right & resources exhibitions for artists for researchers learn school tours libraries & archives SAM Stories learning resources for schools & educators for families for teens for researchers get involved membership donate venue experiences for members careers internships volunteers docents corporate support shop SAM Shop SAM Gallery info FAQ about SAM press equity contact privacy policy terms & conditions Sign up for SAM News