This museum is beautiful and extremely interesting. I love how its organized, so that you can observe similarities between various cultures around common themes. The art is so detailed and inspiring. Amazing experience! I highly recommend a visit!

The Seattle Asian Art Museum reopened today after a three year closure for remodeling. An excellent upgrade that both expands gallery and storage space and for the most part keeps the integrity of the original art deco design of the building. A big addition on bringing the beautiful park outside interacting visually with the interior.

Very beautiful displays. Even though it is on the small side, it is worth the visit. When I went (one hour before closing on a Sunday) it was quite busy still. I do hope it continues to be a popular site for people to visit. It’s in a beautiful park as well so when the weather gets warmer it’s a good idea to pack a picnic

I went for the first time immediately after they reopened, post-renovation. Wonderful museum: great exhibits, thoughtfully arranged.

Visited during their opening weekend after being closed for remodeling. I found the museum to be really good! While the museum has two floors most of the art exhibits are on the top floor. The museum is a little different from other museums showcasing historical pieces in that the art is organized by theme rather than country or time period. I really like this concept as this helps us appreciate how different Asian cultures and time periods took it upon themselves to worship, or dress themselves etc. There is also a library and several interactive rooms/exhibits on the lower floor. Overall the remodel has created a gorgeous museum well worth your visit! Expect to spend an hour if you blaze through things and several if you like to stop and read everything. Also while there is parking on site, it is not a large lot so be prepared to park outside of the park if it is busy/nice outside.

Magnificent museum situated in Volunteer Park. Its small but offers a nice library downstairs for a vast selection of books to browse through. Its well curated and the staff is very friendly. I didnt visit it prior to the remodeling and cannot compare.

Go for the objects of course, but look up and around at the architecture. The art of display is as much on display as are the objects. Color aesthetics, symmetry, and shadow are precise tools used with intention and grace. A must-visit museum in Seattle!

Signage in ceramics room is hard to find and, because it is an electronic board with touch screen, and no instructions, very hard to figure out. The items on display throughout are beautiful. This a small sampling.

This museum is located in a beautiful park, and the museum is gorgeous! It houses many informative art pieces from Asian Culture. I would say that this is a must see for all visitors to Seattle.

Not a very large collection, but a good and well-curated one. I also enjoyed both the Art Deco and modern architectures of the building itself. Couple of hours well spent.

What a fabulous two-year renovation to this classic museum. Wonderful opening exhibition.

What a renovation. They perfectly blend the art deco aesthetic of the original building with sleek glass of the modem additions. And the objects on display are breathtaking

For an Asian art museum it is lacking a lot. When I say a lot, its a lot. Majority of the art work you will find here are mainly Buddhism and Hinduism from China and India. A few pieces from Korea and Japan and thats pretty much it. This was my first time here so hopefully theyll have a more diverse collection from other parts of Asia. Overall, many of the pieces were still appreciated.

Go if you can. Great for families.

Amazing remodel, I love it! All the spaces are reimagined in non-traditional ways. Much of the previous exhibition is still incorporated, but moved around so it will be a discovery experience for regulars. Lots of new things, have been brought in, including interactive exhibits, video, film, mixed media, music, and kinetic sculpture. The curators did a wonderful job of applying a cleaner, more modern aesthetic, displaying old with new, across various geographies and time periods. Very well done, thank you Seattle art lovers!

For the Art lovers! A cool place to enjoy the Art!

If you are visiting Seattle, Asian Art Museum is a must. The Art Deco building overlooks the Space Needle. On the area is a beautiful park and the conservatory. The Art Museum had a make-over and is now open.

Come see this fabulous new and improved building and collection!

You have free admission to this museum if you paid for entry at the Seattle Art Museum. Just remember to retain your ticket for dual use and not to exceed a couple of days after seeing the SAM.This museum contained plenty of historical pieces and exhibitions. At the time I visited, there was a Japanese exhibition. Personally, it wasnt my kind of thing.Fortunately, the rest of the museum (70% of the venue) contained things that tickled my senses. There were pieces of Buddhist history (pardon my bias to Wuxia), artifacts from early Chinese history (Shang, Zhou, Han and onwards) and a bit of calligraphy too! Honestly, I am much more Chinese-oriented than Western so this museum was very entertaining. I spent almost two hours here but for an average person, you may only need one.I am unsure if the displays change. The Japanese one is very likely temporary.Refer to my pictures for some tease. ;)

Finally open!! Beautiful art in every room! We had a fantastic time looking at all the Asian history from the late 1800s to almost 2000bc.

The new remodel is spectacular, with great event space and views over Volunteer Park. While small, the exhibits are well curated and tell an individual story from past to present. Great for a change of pace from other museums in the area.

The renovation is great. It is just the right size for a visit of a few hours. Like the division of secular and religious artifacts.

Beautiful renovated museum with breadth taking views of Volunteer Park. Great insight and more use of technology. Visit it for some great artifacts.

Having grown up visiting the museum, it was disappointing to see the new.minimalist approach to showing off the art collection. While the interior is nice I just really missed seeing more of the art that used to be on display. My husband and I were underwhelmed.

Great reopening. The collection finally has the venue it needs. Beautifully presented and well-curated.

Beautiful collection of Asian Art work. Lots to see for the whole family . Beautiful park grounds to stroll with a cup of java.

Disappointed. Doesnt seem like more of the collection was displayed. Recall level 1 galleries that are now gone. Minimalist approach was pleasant, but nothing special.

They have interesting collection of art from all over Asia and it is located in the beautiful Volunteer Park.

When we went here, there was very loud music playing in the entry way that wasnt appropriate at all for the art. It really ruined by enjoyment of the art because the music was so political and on the nose that it made it hard to appreciate the context of some of the ancient pieces that were on display.

Lovely remodel, great curation. Location is excellent for wandering around before/after.

Amazing collection of artwork. I was very impressed by the variety and quality of the exhibits.

An exciting blend of old and new. Curated in a way that keeps my interest.

The renovation makes the collection far more enjoyable! Nicely done!

It looks so beautiful with the new renovation! The art on display currently is fantastic!

Before it was orthodox( l liked though ), now it is original.Very interesting.

Beautiful. Well laid out. Very helpful ppl.

Uniquely curated by types of art clothing, statues etc rather than region.

Magical, in awe of the beauty - pieces are well displayed, great location, perfect size!

The new space is amazing. Brilliant job on the renovations.

Very nice very clean. I am proud of them.

Great updated space. Beautiful deco building.

Waited 2 and a half years to see tjiis museum. Great and bigger.

Freshly arranged, much clearer and brighter with the Eastern windows.

Newly renovated with greatly expanded exhibits and educational facilities.

Small but beautiful collection in an amazing park in the middle of Seattle.

Amazing could spend the whole day exploring and being inspired

Lovely museum

A great spot to see a rotating exhibit, with some excellent cultural objects always on display.

My favorite museum in SeattleI havent visited recently because it has been closed for renovations. But I felt it was a wonderful experience before and am excited to see how they have improved on an already rich experience. The ancient sculptures portraying people and there dieties cultures can be experienced through touch, sound and site.

Best places to watch the history of the nature and diversity of Life.

Stunning, peaceful, spend the day and picnic in the park.

1 of the best museums I have ever visited. Although its small in size, the museum offers a great selection of asian art and culture items. I was very impressed with how knowledgeable the staff are and great pride they have in keeping this place open. Excellent gifts at the shop and foods decent at the cafe.

The remodeling is almost done, beautiful old building, plenty of parking, check it out after the face lift is done.

Recently reopen. On the grounds of Volunteer Park. Free parking.

Pretty museum with a lot of things to see.

It was very interesting.

Great collection, worth a visit!

Lovely art lovely service

Beautiful art deco architecture and exquisite exhibits! The Asian Art Museum provides a large breadth of historical artifacts from various regions, and modern day pieces ranging from digital prints, to sound recordings, to digital murals.It is a smaller museum, which makes the exhibits more digestible. Great for a weekend morning jaunt, followed by a stroll in gorgeous Volunteer Park afterwards. Definitely worth a visit!

New improved beautifully completed

Great location.

Cemetery located on the hill. Gorgeous views.

Great place to sit, relax, take in the Black Sun sculpture overlooking the reservoir and the sights of Seattle below.

My favorite museum in Seattle. Beautiful art and rotating exhibits. Great location in Volunteer Park. Sadly closed for a year while they refurbish and expand the museum. Looking forward to the reopening!

I loved some of the pieces, others I didnt care for. The museum itself doesnt really appeal to me because you have to backtrack to move on to the next exhibit, which means a ton of walking and it can be disruptive. 4 stars though because its in volunteer park, which is a great place to visit especially if youre new to the city or visiting

Seattle art museum is one of a kind. I was there for the Asian new year celebration and it was beautiful. They have exhibits from greater part of China and India. Signing into their mailing list is one way of keeping track of the new exhibits.

Its pretty decent but Im not much of an art aficionado. They bring interesting and new art on a regular basis and on 3rd Thursdays of every month entry is free(expect special exhibits)

Nice museum located in beautiful park (dont miss the nearby water tower). The special exhibitions are always interesting. And its free the 1st weekend of every month.

Not a very good route to many side streets when I got close to destination. Getting on Mercer st also confusing. When leaving used Aloha to an Denny ave with the her misleading directions .

Place is fine not that clean. parking was an issue

A great mix between modern and classic art. Many cultures and mediums represented. Magnificent building with a shop I would love to buy out.

Never disappointed with the exhibits. And the park is gorgeous. Be sure to check out the Conservatory as well.

Very interesting

The park is beautiful with plenty of parking spaces. Nice water features and plenty of open space to play and relax.

Nice little museum with a small but beautiful collection in a great building in a fantastic park. A great way to spend a few hours

Nice little museum with a small but beautiful collection in a great building in a fantastic park. A great way to spend a few hours.

This museum isnt huge, but its large enough to display interesting exhibits from both temporary and permanent collections. Its curated well, and complements a leisurely day in lovely Volunteer Park.

A decently sized museum where you can expect to spend at least an hour. I went during free museum week in the summer and there was an exhibit featuring Japanese Shibori.

Love coming here with my family and visiting friends. The building is beautiful and you cant beat the location in Volunteer Park!

The exhibits on display were very interesting and kept us in the museum for a whole afternoon taking photos and examining the art.

This place is small but worth the visit as it has some beautiful pieces. It wont take much time and the view of the space needle from in front of the building is pretty.

A fairly small gallery with some interesting exhibits. The collection is small and, while interesting, ends up skipping around chronologically since there arent enough pieces to give a very cohesive timeline.

Lovely day at the arboretum and walking the grounds. Art was great. Inexpensive date day.

Top quality museum, totally worth visiting. Located in a beautiful park.

A very nice introduction in Chinese and Japanese art, including both historic and contemporary pieces. Korean works feel sorely underrepresented.

This place is a gem. The permanent exhibits are delicate, airy, a true testament to the curatorial team behind SAAM. Check it out, then have a fantastic picnic on the lawn.

A little of everything Asian. Its a good idea to get a membership, as it takes days to see and appreciate everything.

Great atmosphere. Visitor Services staff was outstanding.

You need to be there, see it, BE it

The Asian Museum will be undergoing a remodel and is now closed.The exhibition I attended was very interesting and the museums collection of Asian art is worth seeing here.

Interesting exhibits in a classic structure, best combined with a walk around beautiful volunteer park.

I think my first time coming here was in 2013. I really love the Cambodian (Khmer) art & statues I saw.

Haha good thing this gallery was free (suggested donations). Come on

Fantastic collection, and well curated with plenty of modern Asian art and artists represented.

Love the deco vibe and some great shows come through.

Could use a snack area but has amazing art and sculptures.

Innovative exhibits, beautiful park outside. Too bad they dont have more visitors — so go!

Beautiful place in Volunteer park - temporarily closed as of August 2017

Working on the restiration

Beautiful