SAM Educators

03/20/2026

Educators - Join MOPOP for our FREE “Pop Culture & Activism” Teacher PD on May 16! Participants will analyze examples of activism in pop culture, identify the "machines" used to amplify their messages, and reflect on how we can make a difference.

🗓️ May 16, 2026 �⏰ 10:30am-1pm

Register today! https://www.mopop.org/education/teacher-professional-development

02/25/2026

Join us next Thursday!

events Seattle Art Museum Spring Educator Open House | Beyond Mysticism Thu Mar 5 2026 4–7 pm Seattle Art Museum rsvp now Photo: Jen Au Join us this spring at the Seattle Art Museum for an inspiring evening centered on Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest. This Spring Educator Open House invites...

02/20/2026

Thanks Community Transit for highlighting how educators can visit SAM and other destinations on field trips via public transit!

A sixth-grade teacher in Edmonds is taking students on field trips using public transit, teaching real-world skills while exploring the Pacific Northwest. Learn how Community Transit makes affordable, educational class trips possible.

02/19/2026

Join us for our FREE Spring Educator Open House on Thursday, March 5th at the Seattle Art Museum: https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/spring-educator-open-house-beyond-mysticism-mar-5

Connect with other educators over complementary food and drinks, take a tour of our brand-new exhibition Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest, and experience the school tour workshop facilitated by local artist Nikki Jabbora-Barber. RSVP and bring a guest ✨

02/18/2026

Did you know? Educators can visit the Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Asian Art Museum for free! Request passes for yourself and up to 3 guests via our new form: https://form.asana.com/?k=kv5RgUv5wtbQv6Zsk4U9uw&d=16948530586553

Photo credit: Chloe Collyer

10/29/2025

Cheers! To Educators! Join us for upcoming programs at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. These nights are completely FREE and include light bites and drinks, gallery access, and artmaking. Treat yourself AND connect with other educators in the community!

10/23/2025

Join us for our FREE Educator Open House tonight Seattle Art Museum😁
Connect with other educators over complementary food and drinks 🍷🍷🍷 take a tour of our brand-new exhibition Farm to Table 🎨 and bring home posters, lesson plans, and other resources🙌
Register at the door - no need to RSVP!

09/11/2025

Sign up today for our FREE Educator programs this fall!

09/10/2025

Bring your class to SAM this year for an unforgettable field trip!

This program is FREE for all public schools and we offer subsidized bussing, up to $300 per tour, to Title 1 schools. Registration is limited, so plan your trip today!

Field trips consist of a two-hour program at any of our three sites: the Seattle Art Museum downtown, the Seattle Asian Art Museum, or the Olympic Sculpture Park. Your students’ time is split evenly between a guided tour, which features close-looking, discussion, and activities in the galleries, and a hands-on artmaking project in the studio. Choose from 5+ tour themes to connect art to your curriculum.

07/22/2025

Are you battling brain drain this summer break? We still have spots available for our Summer Institute for Educators happening August 6-7. Come gain inspiration, connect with other educators, and earn clock hours at SAM. It's free, but you have to sign up! Follow the link to learn more.

events Seattle Art Museum Summer Institute for Educators: Ai Weiwei in the Classroom Wed–Thu Aug 6–7 2025 10:30–4 pm Seattle Art Museum Arnold Board Room (entire) get tickets Photo: Chloe Collyer This workshop is designed for educators of all backgrounds and experience levels. Come and engage ...

05/21/2025

"Replete with a Jetsons-like spaceship, a wall portal, and lots of ball-barrettes, 'Venus is Missing' pulls from science fiction, music, and other cultural touchstones of Waters' childhood to create an immersive installation about what's next for humanity with her signature humor and pop art sensibility."

Don't miss Jas Keimig's thoughtful review of "Tariqa Waters: Venus is Missing" for South Seattle Emerald! And then beam up to SAM to catch this out-of-this world exhibition. Buy tickets at visitsam.org/tickets.