Museum · Seattle
Frye Art Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
A free art museum on First Hill founded on the collection of Charles and Emma Frye: 19th- and early 20th-century German and American painting plus contemporary exhibitions.
Independent guide, not the official Frye website. Official links are under Sources.
Frye is free to enter.
- Open today 11:00–20:00.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free 45-minute guided gallery conversations run on Fridays at 1pm, meeting in the Rotunda.
- Open late until 8pm on Thursdays.
- Bags larger than 11 x 15 x 6 inches must be checked.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeAlways free admission for everyone | everyone | Groups of six or more must notify the museum in advance. Paid third-party tours are not permitted. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Frye
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–17:00 |
Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, Thu until 8pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve; closed Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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FAQ
Frye: common questions
Is Frye free?
Yes — Frye is free to enter.
What day is Frye closed?
Frye is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, Thu until 8pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve; closed Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- fryemuseum.org/visit · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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