Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is free 1st Thursday monthly. Admission is free for everyone on First Thursdays (all day). On First Fridays seniors pay $5. No timed ticketing currently Verified on Seattle Art Museum (SAM)'s own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | 1st Thursday monthly |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Everyone |
| Reservation | No timed ticketing currently |
| What's included | Admission includes all exhibitions at the museum |
| Regular adult price | $29.99 adult |
| Source | seattleartmuseum.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
Eligibility: Everyone. Admission includes all exhibitions at the museum. Skipping the ticket window here saves $29.99 adult per adult.
Worth knowing: First Thursday covers special exhibitions too — SAM's admission 'includes access to all exhibitions,' which makes it one of the most valuable free days anywhere (adult admission is otherwise $29.99).
Another way in free: Seattle Art Museum (SAM) participates in Bank of America's Museums on Us — cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month.
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Admission is free for everyone on First Thursdays (all day). On First Fridays seniors pay $5.
No timed ticketing currently
Admission includes all exhibitions at the museum
$29.99 adult. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.