Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
| Address: | 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA |
| Phone: | +1 206-654-3100 |
| Site: | seattleartmuseum.org |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
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Allen Chan
You have free admission to this museum if you paid for entry at the Seattle Art Museum. Just remember to retain your ticket for dual use and not to exceed a couple of days after seeing the SAM. This museum contained plenty of historical pieces and exhibitions. At the time I visited, there was a Japanese exhibition. Personally, it wasnt my kind of thing. Fortunately, the rest of the museum (70% of the venue) contained things that tickled my senses. There were pieces of Buddhist history (pardon my bias to Wuxia), artifacts from early Chinese history (Shang, Zhou, Han and onwards) and a bit of calligraphy too! Honestly, I am much more Chinese-oriented than Western so this museum was very entertaining. I spent almost two hours here but for an average person, you may only need one. I am unsure if the displays change. The Japanese one is very likely temporary. Refer to my pictures for some tease. ;)
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Celeste Liberty
Beautiful art deco architecture and exquisite exhibits! The Asian Art Museum provides a large breadth of historical artifacts from various regions, and modern day pieces ranging from digital prints, to sound recordings, to digital murals. It is a smaller museum, which makes the exhibits more digestible. Great for a weekend morning jaunt, followed by a stroll in gorgeous Volunteer Park afterwards. Definitely worth a visit!
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Skyler Gonsalves
I loved some of the pieces, others I didnt care for. The museum itself doesnt really appeal to me because you have to backtrack to move on to the next exhibit, which means a ton of walking and it can be disruptive. 4 stars though because its in volunteer park, which is a great place to visit especially if youre new to the city or visiting
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A Private User
This was a great place to visit. My family and visiting relatives learned so much about the Asian community in Seattle - so many things I didnt know. We especially enjoyed the tour of the Chinatown area - something I would never do on my own. Its not all that interesting for kids, but overall a good museum, and worth the visit.
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Victor Chudnovsky
This museum isnt huge, but its large enough to display interesting exhibits from both temporary and permanent collections. Its curated well, and complements a leisurely day in lovely Volunteer Park.
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Penjor Ngudup
Its pretty decent but Im not much of an art aficionado. They bring interesting and new art on a regular basis and on 3rd Thursdays of every month entry is free(expect special exhibits)
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Greg Eastman
The Asian Museum will be undergoing a remodel and is now closed. The exhibition I attended was very interesting and the museums collection of Asian art is worth seeing here.
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Jessica Tupper
This place is a gem. The permanent exhibits are delicate, airy, a true testament to the curatorial team behind SAAM. Check it out, then have a fantastic picnic on the lawn.
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Alison Liu
This place is small but worth the visit as it has some beautiful pieces. It wont take much time and the view of the space needle from in front of the building is pretty.
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Ly Huynh
A decently sized museum where you can expect to spend at least an hour. I went during free museum week in the summer and there was an exhabit featuring Japanese Shibori.
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A Private User
Im a snob... Although this is a GREAT museum, its not in my top 5, so Im just going to give it 4 stars. But you should totally go. They have amazing rotating exhibits.
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luc pomarede
Nice museum located in beautiful park (dont miss the nearby water tower). The special exhibitions are always interesting. And its free the 1st weekend of every month.
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Bruce Englehardt
A very nice introduction in Chinese and Japanese art, including both historic and contemporary pieces. Korean works feel sorely underrepresented.
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Maceo Trahan
A great mix between modern and classic art. Many cultures and mediums represented. Magnificent building with a shop I would love to buy out.
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yourm curent
Nice little museum with a small but beautiful collection in a great building in a fantastic park. A great way to spend a few hours
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AV Goodsell
Love coming here with my family and visiting friends. The building is beautiful and you cant beat the location in Volunteer Park!
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Newsha Makooi
The park is beautiful with plenty of parking spaces. Nice water features and plenty of open space to play and relax.
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Doreen Farrar
A little of everything Asian. Its a good idea to get a membership, as it takes days to see and appreciate everything.
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A Private User
Unique artwork from Asia. Its incredible that the beauty of each piece has been well maintained for several years.
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Robert Larkin
interesting exhibits in a classic structure, best combined with a walk around beautiful volunteer park.
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Christopher Dempewolf
A great spot to see a rotating exhibit, with some excellent cultural objects always on display.
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Casey Penk
Innovative exhibits, beautiful park outside. Too bad they dont have more visitors — so go!
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Autumn Moon
Lovely day at the arboretum and walking the grounds. Art was great. Inexpensive date day.
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A Private User
Neat little museum and great location in Volunteer Park. They do some neat programs, too.
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Oleg Moskalensky
Top quality museum, totally worth visiting. Located in a beautiful park.
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Monib Sabet
Beautiful place in Volunteer park - temporarily closed as of August 2017
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Francesco Maselli
Un posto bellissimo
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Henri Duvillard
Haha good thing this "gallery" was free (suggested donations). Come on
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Thibaut Labarre
This place is free for families on the first Saturday of the month.
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Daniel Betancourt
Could use a snack area but has amazing art and sculptures.
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Paul Klein
Great atmosphere. Visitor Services staff was outstanding.
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Ted M
This place is closed until further notice for renovation
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Joseph Gray-Smith
Great collection and rotating exhibits of Asian art.
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Kirk Chantraine
Wonderful space with great contemporary features.
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Eric Hanchrow
Bleah. Typical museum: expensive and pretentious.
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Eli Friedman
Quality exhibits, good ambiance, good parking.
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Jed Winecoff
Great place to check out Asian culture!
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A Private User
Awesome exhibits. Picasso was amazing.
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Erin Walsh
One of my favorite places in Seattle.
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Kevin Chung
Smaller, but great collection here.
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Veronika Taylor
Good collection of asian statues
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Caitlin Lee
Come see the Ghost of Dr. Fuller
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Eppy
Tiny snuff boxes. *snuff said*
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Bianca Erin
awesome to see the fireworks
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Tracee .Imai
Small but has nice exhibits
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Gonzalo Munoz
A must in Seattle
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Yana Moskalova
Very interesting
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Sheren Duglas
good place
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Thistle Roses
Wonderful
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Joe Rivera
loved it
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Chad White
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