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Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
If you crave cultural stimulation, this museum is an ideal destination. The renovated structure, built according to the strict instructions of millionaire benefactor Charles Frye, features a collection of representational art. Pieces are lit by sunlight from an overhead dome, according to Frye's mandate that natural light be the only means of...
Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 4100 15th Ave NE and 41st St, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
This university museum specializes in contemporary art. Permanent and temporary exhibits ensure that there's always something fascinating to peruse, and informational displays and workshops teach children and adults alike about artistic styles and techniques. Guests who want to learn more about the artwork can take a guided tour or drop in on the...
Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 1801 E Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
An awe-inspiring structure near Tacoma's revitalized waterfront showcases cutting-edge, contemporary works of glass and other related media. Drawn in by a soaring 90-foot steel cone that forms the building's core, visitors are treated not only to a lively exhibition schedule but also to the Hot Shop Amphitheater, a working glass studio where the...
Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Stroll through the grounds and admire the fascinating large-scale works on display at this nine-acre green space. Extensive landscaping enhances the park's beauty, and a walkway, extending from the beach to Belltown, provides views of the Puget Sound and of downtown landmarks.
Redmond Outdoor Sculpture Garden
Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052
Hosted by the City of Redmond Arts Commission, this sculpture garden changes annually and highlights artists from the Northwest. Media, technique, and style vary widely each year – you can expect to see materials that range from wood, stone, and glass to steel, iron, and copper, along with everything from huge welded abstract pieces to delicate...
Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
A 48-foot Hammering Man sculpture marks the outside of this vast museum, and adjustable steel panels flank the glass walls and allow light to enter the innovative front space known as the Brotman Forum. Upon entering, visitors encounter an extraordinary display of nine sculpted white cars hanging in the air at different angles. The galleries house...
Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 1400 E Prospect St, Volunteer Park, Seattle, WA 98112
This museum houses an extensive collection of pan-Asian art, focusing especially on works from India, Japan, and Korea. Paintings, sculptures, and textiles offer a cultural perspective on diverse traditions, and numerous displays (a meditating Buddha, Hindu deities) illuminate the significance and reach of Asia's many religions. In Kado Tea...
Category: Art Museums - Seattle Attractions & Activities
Address: 719 S King St, East Kong Yick Building, Seattle, WA 98104
Once housed in a former garage, this museum now boasts its own space, full of colorful displays celebrating the history of Seattle's Asian population. Vibrant costumes, collections of photos, and works of art give visitors a glimpse of the extensive contributions made by the culture to American society. Frequently changing displays also detail the...
