Visitor Guidelines
Through art, SAM fosters creativity and builds community. We continually strive to create a safe and welcoming experience across our three locations—Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and Olympic Sculpture Park—so that all visitors are able to fully engage, learn, and be inspired by the art, programs, and events. Please take a moment to review these visitor guidelines to ensure the best experience for everyone while visiting SAM.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone, please observe the following park rules:
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Possession of a weapon, even if legally carried, is strictly prohibited at the Olympic Sculpture Park; an exception is made for law enforcement officers only.
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Touching harms the art. Please do not touch or climb on the sculptures.
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Enjoy the diversity of plant life and leave it for others to enjoy.
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Dogs must be kept on a six-foot leash. Please clean up after your pets to ensure they remain welcome.
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Bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, and skateboards must be walked through the park. They may be ridden on the Alaskan Way Boulevard trail.
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To protect the artwork, active sports are not allowed.
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Smoking is prohibited throughout the park.
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Illegal possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages or cannabis is prohibited.
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Commercial photography and videography are prohibited in the park. Personal photography is permitted but may not be used commercially.
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Please stay on the paths and walkways.
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Private gatherings and group picnics must be arranged and approved by SAM in advance. Please inquire at the Pavilion or
email our facilities team.
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Posting of signs, distribution of flyers or pamphlets, and other solicitation is prohibited.
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Any designee of SAM, including security officers, may enforce these regulations. A violation of these rules may result in expulsion from the park or other legal action, as SAM deems appropriate.
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All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.
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Alaskan Way Boulevard path is owned by the City of Seattle. All applicable rules apply.
For press and other special photography, including filming and video projects, please contact
SAM Public Relations. For images of works of art owned by SAM, please see
Image Rights.
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