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Free First Thursday

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Leave your wallet at home on Free First Thursdays! On the First Thursday of every month, enjoy SAM without paying admission. Entry to the Seattle Art Museum and the Seattle Asian Art Museum is free, so you can enjoy the galleries all day long.

With highlights on what's new in the galleries, interactive art experiences, performances from local talent, and unique takeaways, there's something for everyone during this free day at SAM.

Free First Thursday Evenings Presented by

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
What to know

The Seattle Asian Art Museum is open and free, 10 am–5 pm.

The Seattle Art Museum is open and free, 10 am–8 pm, with art activations throughout the galleries during the extended evening hours.

Highlights at Seattle Art Museum include

  • SAM tours from docents at 6 pm
  • Tours from members of the Seattle arts community
  • In-gallery DJ sets from local collectives and solo artists
  • Cash bar with snacks
  • Games and puzzles in the SAM Shop to try out
  • Happy hour at MARKET Seattle
  • Artist talk in SAM Gallery from 5:30–6:30 pm
  • Pop-up music in the galleries
  • Drop-in art activities

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