Frye Art Museum, Art museum in First Hill, Seattle, United States.
The Frye Art Museum is an art institution in First Hill that displays European and American paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries alongside contemporary works and installations. The exhibition spaces rotate regularly between pieces from the permanent collection and new shows that explore different artistic approaches and subjects.
The museum was established in 1952 when a local couple opened their art collection to the public. This founding marked the start of a cultural institution that has grown and evolved over the following decades.
The collection reflects the personal taste of its founders and shapes how visitors understand art history in the region. You can experience how a private passion for art became a gathering place for the community.
Admission is free for all visitors, making it accessible without financial barriers. You can explore the galleries at your own pace, and staff members are available to answer questions about the exhibitions.
Before the museum occupied its current location, the collection was stored for years in a meatpacking facility with a remarkable story of survival. The institution preserves this unexpected connection between art collecting and industrial history as part of its identity.
Location: Seattle
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Thursday 23:00-19:00
Phone: +12066229250
Website: https://fryemuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 47.60719,-122.32405
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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