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Seattle’s only free art museum dedicated to exhibiting art from past to present. Enjoy lunch in Café Frieda or shop at the Museum Store.

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Located on Seattle’s First Hill, the Frye Art Museum first opened its doors in 1952 as the legacy of Charles and Emma Frye, prominent early-twentieth-century Seattle business leaders and art collectors. Admission to the Museum is always free.

The collection includes nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century German and American paintings, as well as more contemporary works that bridge visual art, media, and installation. The Museum also hosts a wide variety of rotating exhibitions featuring local, national, and international artists.

All visitors are welcome to join a wide variety of programming and events, from free daily tours to film screenings, concerts, artist lectures, and more. The Museum also features a Café serving made-from-scratch seasonal bites alongside beverages and desserts. The Museum Store features a curated collection of one-of-a-kind items from Pacific Northwest designers and artists.

Address: 704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Phone: (206) 622-9250
gro.muesumeyrf@ofni
State: Washington
Zip Code: 98104


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Reviews
I love the Frye. They have innovative and modern art, they always have fascinating new exhibits and at least one large room full of 18th and 19th century European art. Don’t be fooled, it’s larger inside than it looks! And definitely definitely check out the wonderful gift shop and cafe. I could spend hours here.
8 years ago (31-10-2017)
Lovely little museum. After browsing the current "visiting" works, it's always nice to view the founders extensive collection (which is rotated regularly each year).
8 years ago (13-11-2017)
Cafe is great too. If you can affird it drop some money in the donation box so this can remain free of admission.
8 years ago (03-11-2017)
As usual there are more exhibition spaces closed for setting up new shows than there are open and installed shows. It is a free gallery with a bistro that serves great food. Its better for the food than the exhibits. I am an advocate for making art available for everyone and applaud that motivation. Loved the chicken salad.
8 years ago (15-05-2017)
One of my favorite museums in Seattle. Great collection of beautiful paintings. Very interesting, surprising, upbeat, rich, modern exhibitions in the past. Always enjoying every visit to the Fry. The Gallery Café serves wine, coffee,food. It also have Happy hours. The entry to the Museum is free.
8 years ago (10-06-2017)
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