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SAM Tours

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About

View creatively installed galleries and discuss outstanding artwork from SAM’s collections across all three sites every Saturday, Sunday, and first Thursday. At Seattle Art Museum, enjoy tours exploring Highlights from SAM’s Collection and current exhibitions. Learn more about the artwork installed on the waterfront during Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park. At the Seattle Asian Art Museum, tours will go on Journeys Through Space and Time.

What to know

Tours are free with museum admission and typically last one hour.

Tours are led by trained docents.

Tour topics vary throughout the year.

Seattle Art Museum
Highlights from SAM's Collection
  • Weekly on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 am
  • Monthly on First Thursdays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Journeys Through Space and Time
  • Weekly on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
  • Monthly on First Thursdays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
Olympic Sculpture Park
Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park
  • Weekly on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm

Upcoming events

School Tours

SAM offers resources for both guided or self-guided school tours!

Group Visits

Interested in bringing a group of 10 or more to SAM? Find out about discounts and tours for larger groups!


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