Had the European Masters exhibit not been here, I never would have considered it. In fact, I live here and can't even remember the last time I set foot in the SAM. As others have noted, lots of space and very little art (comparatively), especially considering how much money is in Seattle now. What a joke. The EM exhibit was... More

Great revolving material and new exhibits rotate in and out periodically. SAM is a good place to just take it in.

Got there on a first Thursday so their permanent collection was free. I have a particular interest in American Indian art so limited my looking to that gallery. 90% Northwest Tribes with some some pieces from South American cultures. Pieces of both traditional and contemporary art, with a few brief videos by artists explaining their work. Decent gift shop which... More

This exhibit was one of the best I've seen in Seattle. The masterpieces were beautifully displayed, it was a great exhibition and i'm glad I took the time to visit. SAM is an asset to Seattle!

if yo are the art museum type, this is gorgeous museum in walking distance of downtown/waterfront attractions

This exhibit was one of the best I've seen in Seattle. The masterpieces were beautifully displayed, it was a great exhibition and i'm glad I took the time to visit. SAM is an asset to Seattle!

Lacking in depth in any area of particular interest and uneven on the docent tour side (1 pm tour of the special exhibits on 5/8 was superior; the later one was a throw-away). Unless the day is a complete washout, stay outside! Hoping for more from the Asian collection before leaving.

We have primarily visited when it is free on Art Walk Thursdays. We do this in an effort to get kids and young people engaged in art and to show them that there are free and fun things to do, rather than hanging out at the mall.

Had a special viewing of paintings from Rembrandt and others from England that were awesome. Never saw paintings from Rembrandt accept on internet. Was a great experience