Visit the Frye

Seattle's Free Art Museum

Founded in 1952, the Frye Art Museum brings together art and new ideas within a stunning Olson Sundberg Kundig-designed building in historic First Hill.

Free Admission

The Frye is open 11 am–5 pm Wednesday through Sunday, and 11 am–8 pm Thursday. Admission to the Frye galleries is always free!

What's On

Enjoy a full and diverse viewing experience, from thoughtful collection presentations to temporary exhibitions and fresh takes on complex issues by local and global artists.

The Frye is also host to artist talks, lectures, performances, receptions, and more—visit the calendar or sign up for Frye emails to stay up to date.

While You're Here

Visit MariPili at Café Frieda for coffee, tea, drinks, and Spanish-inspired small plates and lunch options (plus Thursday happy hour).

Shop exhibition related materials and a curated collection of one-of-a-kind goods by local makers at the Museum Store.

Getting to the Frye

The Frye is located in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood, minutes from local bus connections and close to Capitol Hill and Downtown Seattle. Get directions

Location

704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104
USA

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Hours

Wednesday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm

Holiday Hours

The Frye closes at 3 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The Frye and MariPili at Café Frieda are closed on Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

On days the museum closes at 3 pm, the café will close at 2 pm.

Contact

Phone: 206 622 9250
info@fryemuseum.org

The Frye is located at 704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

By Public Transit

Public Bus
Routes 3 and 4: James St and 8th Ave
Route 60: 9th Ave and Columbia St
RapidRide G: Madison St and Terry Ave
View the King County Trip Planner

Streetcar
The First Hill Streetcar runs approximately every 10–15 minutes. The nearest stop is Broadway & Marion. View the First Hill Streetcar schedule

Link Lightrail
Pioneer Square Link Station: 3rd Ave & James St.
Please note, this station is approximately a 1/2 mile walk from the museum at a steep incline
View the Sound Transit Trip Planner

Parking

Paid public street parking is available along Terry Ave, 9th Ave, Columbia St, Marion St, and Cherry St. There are several paid parking lots nearby the museum and throughout First Hill.

Traffic disruption alert: Due to ongoing neighborhood construction projects, the blocks surrounding the museum including Terry Ave, Cherry and Columbia Streets, may undergo periodic traffic disruptions or closures; street parking may be impacted during these windows.

Biking

There are two bike racks available near the museum. They are located on the corner of Terry Ave and Cherry St, and on Columbia St in front of the Memory Hub. Please note, these bike racks are not museum property; use of the racks is at the user's sole risk.

We look forward to welcoming you to the museum! Admission to the Frye is always free. 

  • Bags smaller than 11" x 15" x 6” are permitted in the galleries. All larger items, including backpacks and umbrellas, are prohibited in the galleries. A limited number of self-check lockers are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please leave all large bags at home.
  • We offer 45-minute free guided tours on Fridays at 1 pm, meeting in the Rotunda. Visiting with a group of 6 or more? Reserve a group visit.  
  • Handheld photography and video is allowed in most areas of the museum for personal, non-commercial use. However, certain temporary exhibitions may prohibit photography or video.
  • In order to protect artworks, food and drinks are not allowed in the museum galleries.
  • Service animals are the only animals allowed in the Museum. 

Have additional questions? Check out these frequently asked questions before visiting.

Café

Enjoy delicious, Galician-inspired lunch options, in addition to espresso, wine, and beer at MariPili at Café Frieda, a collaboration between the Frye Art Museum and Seattle's renowned MariPili Tapas Bar.

Hours
Wed–Sun, 11 am–4 pm
Thursday, 11 am–8 pm (7:30 pm last call)

Enjoy Happy Hour specials every Thursday from 5–7:30 pm.

Learn more and view the menu.

 

Store

Find Frye exhibition and collection materials, plus a curated collection of one-of-a-kind objects and innovative items from Pacific Northwest designers and artists. All proceeds support the Museum.

Hours
Wed–Sun, 11 am–5 pm
Thursday, 11 am–8 pm

Learn more or shop online.

Enhance your visit to the Frye with a digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture platform used by hundreds of cultural institutions around the world. Plan your visit, learn more about the works on view, and bring art to life with exclusive audio content from artists and curators.

Please be respectful of the experience of other museum guests when listening to audio content in the galleries. We strongly encourage the use of personal headphones, but you may listen directly from your phone at a low volume.

Learn more.

The Frye Art Museum is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in order to strengthen our organization and our community. The Frye provides a variety of services for visitors stopping by the museum or participating in in-person or virtual programs to make the most of your experience. Read more about accessibility accommodations at the museum.

By visiting the Frye Art Museum—in person or online—you enter a community that centers respect, curiosity, and good intent. We’re dedicated to challenging you with bold ideas and to providing a safe space to explore them. The museum takes a zero-tolerance stance towards:

  • Discriminatory, threatening, harassing, or abusive behavior
  • Any activity that endangers people, artwork, or museum property

Organized protest is not permitted at the museum. For everyone’s safety, please follow all instructions from our security officers. We reserve the right to refuse or revoke admission to anyone who violates this agreement. The safety of our staff and visitors is paramount.

Sign up for Frye emails (good stuff only!)

Stay in the know with the Frye's monthly newsletter and invites to special events and openings.

Traffic disruption alert: Due to ongoing neighborhood construction projects, the blocks surrounding the museum including Terry Ave, Cherry and Columbia Streets, may undergo periodic traffic disruptions or closures; street parking may be impacted during these windows. Unless otherwise noted, pedestrian access to the museum will not be disrupted.