Bellevue Arts Museum, Art and craft museum in Bellevue, United States
Bellevue Arts Museum occupied a three-story building opened in 2001, designed by architect Steven Holl and located across from Bellevue Square in downtown Bellevue. The museum closed indefinitely on September 4, 2024, and in October 2025 it announced the sale of the building and land to the KidsQuest Children's Museum.
The institution started in 1947 as a street art exhibition before establishing itself as the Pacific Northwest Arts and Crafts Association in 1975. Since then it grew into a dedicated space for contemporary craft and design in the region.
The museum displays rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, craft, and design with focus on works by artists from the region. Visitors can see how local creative communities express themselves through their work and practice.
The museum closed indefinitely on September 4, 2024, because of a funding shortfall, so there are no visiting hours at present. In October 2025 it announced the sale of its building and land to the KidsQuest Children's Museum. The annual BAM Arts Fair is still planned, with the 2025 edition unaffected by the closure.
The museum goes beyond traditional exhibitions by offering hands-on workshops for visitors to try. During difficult times the place has distributed art and craft kits to thousands of community members.
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