# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free First Thursday | Seattle Art Museum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Call your friends and bring the family, admission is FREE to everyone at the Seattle Art Museum on the first Thursday of every month. In addition to our regular hours, Seattle Art Museum will be open for Free First Thursday evenings from 5–8 pm to provide more opportunities to visit the galleries for free! Evening hours will feature extra activities like live music, drop-in art making, and in-gallery experiences for visitors.

11:30 am, 1:30 pm | Public Tour: Highlights from SAM’s Collection
These 60-minute tours meet at the top of the 3rd floor escalators.

5–7 pm | Path with Art performance showcase
Plestcheeff Auditorium

5:30–7:30 pm | Performance by the Balourdet Quartet
Brotman Forum
Join the Balourdet Quartet for a wide variety of music from classical masterworks to brand new and fun commissioned works. This event culminates and celebrates the Balourdet Quartet’s whirlwind year of residency with Seattle Chamber Music Society and their continuing bond with the Seattle community. 

5–8 pm | Drop-in art workshop: Seeds of light lantern making
Brotman Forum
Inspired by SAM’s new public art piece DRIFT: Meadow, this activity invites participants to decorate, cut, fold, and illuminate paper to create glowing pod lanterns. Each lantern holds a suspended light and travels home with its maker, dispersing these artworks beyond the museum and into the community. Developed by teaching artist Jessie Blackmer.

5:30–6:30 pm | SAM Gallery Artist Talk
SAM Gallery 

6–7 pm |  Beyond Mysticism Public Tour
This tour meets at the 4th floor special exhibition entrance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/free-first-thursday-|-seattle-art-museum/200029848035552
- **Event Categories**: art, music, business, workshops, exhibitions, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2047

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Seattle Art Museum
- **lat**: 47.6072
- **long**: -122.33827
- **full address**: Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave,Seattle, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free First Thursday | Seattle Art Museum being held?
  - **A:** Free First Thursday | Seattle Art Museum takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave,Seattle, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free First Thursday | Seattle Art Museum?
  - **A:** Free First Thursday | Seattle Art Museum is organized by Seattle Art Museum.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Seattle Art Museum's events?
  - **A:** Seattle Art Museum has 243+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Seattle Art Museum has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free First Thursday | Seattle Art Museum is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 2,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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