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Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 East Prospect Street, Volunteer Park, Seattle, WA 98112
+1 206 654 3100
site: Seattle Asian Art Museum
#236 of 662 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Sitting on Capitol Hill with Volunteer Park's large grassy knoll at its entrance and a neighborhood known for its unique culture surrounding it, the Asian Art Museum is not to be missed. Have lunch in the park overlooking downtown Seattle, and then wander into the museum to be immediately engulfed in some of the world's most precious art. Browse through over 23,000 objects that include African, Asian, European, Oceanic, Aboriginal, among other international art. From one of the top five US Japanese & Korean Art collections to ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, visitors are able to absorb prominent multi-cultural art. Call ahead for visiting hours.

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Directions

Bus: #10

Area

Volunteer Park

Hours

Tues-Wed and Fri-Sun 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-9pm

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