In a city brimming with art galleries and museums, SAM is the grand old man (or lady) of the town who has toiled to keep the face of the Northwest arts scene prominent, fresh and more accessible to the general art fan than a lot of the more niche-oriented museums and galleries in Seattle.

In a time of entertainment fueled by technology, SAM actually manages to have people lining up around three blocks to look at art, as was the case when it brought the Tutankhamen and Impressionism exhibits to town. Included in the museum's most distinguished permanent exhibits are the collections of Northwest Coast Indian, African and Asian art.

Details
Admission to SAM is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and kids under 12 go free. SAM also has an open house (i.e. free admission) on the first Thursday of every month. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays.

Call (206) 654-3100 for more information or visit SAM's Web site at seattleartmuseum.org.

Seattle City Guide

Location: Downtown Seattle

Address:
100 University St
Seattle, WA 98101-2902
Phone: (206) 654-3100