Seattle Asian Art Museum

CAPITOL HILL. 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 Garden, visitors find light snacks and hot, fragrant teas. The museum store offers Asian merchandise and books.