Frye Museum in Seattle

The Frye Museum is one of the great museums in Seattle, focusing on modern American and European art. The museum was established in 1952, from the personal collection of Charles and Emma Frye, who were Seattle business people and art collectors. Located in the First Hill neighborhood, between Capitol Hill and Downtown, this is one of the city’s best art museums.

At the Frye Art Museum Seattle you will see paintings and sculpture from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries. The collection contains both international and domestic artists. Beyond these permanent collections, you can also see exhibitions at the Frye Museum that feature contemporary art by living artists. If you’re more interested in the art of today than in the older pieces, you will definitely enjoy these exhibitions.

The Frye Art Museum Seattle is closed on Mondays but open every other day of the week. Both admission and parking to this museum are free, making it one of the best deals in the city. If you’re looking for free things to do in Seattle, you can always browse the Frye Museum. While some museums only offer free days of admission, such as the first Thursday of the month, this museum never charges an entry fee.

The museum is closed on major holidays, so check the website before visiting. To gain even more insight into the collection, consider joining one of the public tours, which are available Wednesday through Sunday at 1 pm. If you have a serious interest in the collection or can't make the scheduled options, private tours can also be arranged. There is also a gallery café in the building for snacks and hot drinks.