Seattle Art Museum luggage storage

About Seattle Art Museum

The Seattle Art Museum, also popularly known simply as “SAM,” is an art museum located in Seattle, Washington. The museum comprises three key facilities – the main location in the city’s downtown area, the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, and the open-air Olympic Sculpture Park located on the Seattle waterfront. The museum first opened its doors in 1993 in its original location at Volunteer Park; the Art Deco-style building was designed by Carl Gould. In 1991, however, the museum was moved to a new building located in downtown Seattle, which is its current home to date. In 1994, the original location in Volunteer Park was converted into the Asian Art Museum, which is still part of the SAM complex. In 2007, a third location was revealed – the Olympic Sculpture Park by the waterfront.

Since its opening in 1933, SAM has continuously expanded. Its collection has grown from just under 2,000 pieces up to over 25,000 at present. The museum’s collection is extensive and features art from all parts of the world – from American and Native American art to African, Asian, and Mediterranean art. Seattle Art Museum is one of the top cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest and is one of the city’s most notable attractions.

Fun fact: Only 4% of the Seattle Art Museum’s funding comes from the government. The remainder of its operating costs come from its membership base as well as ticket sales.

Things to Do in Seattle Art Museum

The Seattle Art Museum is located in the city’s downtown area, also home to numerous other landmarks, attractions, and points of interest. After a visit to SAM, head over to the following spots nearby:

• Ride the incredible Seattle Great Wheel and see the city from above
• Join one of the Washington State Ferries harbor cruises and get out on the Puget Sound
• Grab a cup of joe at the amazing Starbucks Reserve and Roastery
• Catch a show at Paramount Theater, one of the most historic buildings in the city
• Get your shopping fix at the four-story Westlake Center
• Go full nerd and explore the fantastic collection at the Seattle Central Library
• See a variety of marine creatures at the Seattle Aquarium
• Learn more about aviation and space at the Museum of Flight
• Head over to SAM’s other location – the Olympic Sculpture Park
• Catch a baseball game at the T-Mobile Park
• Visit Kerry Park and get the best view of Seattle from the Queen Anne spot
• See the city’s original skyscraper at Smith Tower and grab a few cocktails at the building’s in-house cocktail bar - Temperance Bar
• Explore the diverse neighborhood of the Chinatown-International District

Transit Options in Seattle Art Museum

• Sound Transit Link light rail
• King County Metro bus
• Rideshare apps

Luggage Storage near Seattle Art Museum

In the city to do some touring? Or stopping over for a business trip? Make your trip to Seattle as comfortable as possible. This means not having to drag or carry your luggage around while you explore the city. To solve your luggage woes, Bounce is here to help! With an array of local partners scattered all over Seattle, Bounce makes it easy to store your luggage anytime and anywhere. Book through the website or the app, with a simple 2 minute booking process.

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