Seattle Asian Art MuseumBeautiful International Art
1400 East Prospect Street
Volunteer Park
Seattle, WA
98112
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/First Hill area
Nearest Train: Bus: #10Phone: +1 206 654 3100
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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.2 ¢/min and up – call home from over 100 countries!http://travel.comfi.com/Best Value. Best Escape. – Escape to Tampa Bay! Click here for Deals!http://www.visittampabay.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.comdisabled access.
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Associated Events
Discovering Buddhist Art - Seeking the Sublime
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Find your true Zen state as you browse through approximately 90 works of Buddhist art. Discover Buddhism's roots, which stem from the sixth century B.C. with statues, sculpture, painting, ritual implements, and textiles.
Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective is a collection of Chinese art being showcased at Seattle Asian Art Museum. Collated by Dr Richard Fuller, the display has paintings from every dynastic eras right up till the 1900s. This collection also includes ceramics, pottery, jades, bronzes, calligraphy, Chinese tiles and sculptures.
Decorative Arts
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
View works from the 16th to the 20th century. Expect to find pieces from European porcelain to Russian decorative arts to Italian Maiolica. Furniture, metalwork, and ceramics from both Europe and America are also on display.
Native & Meso-American Art
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Rich in Native American culture this exhibit features art from the Pacific Northwest as well as British Columbia and Alaska. Comprised of the John H. Hauberg Collection, meso-American art and more, this exhibit boasts itself as one of the best in the world.