Frye Art Museum, Seattle

Name: Frye Art Museum
Address: 704 Terry Ave, Seattle, 98104, United States
Telephone: +1 206-622-9250

#61 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

The Frye Art Museum is an art museum located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA. The museum emphasizes painting and sculpture from the nineteenth century to the present. Its holdings originate in the private collection of Charles and Emma Frye. Charles, owner of a local meatpacking plant, set aside money in his will for a museum to house the Fryes' collection of 232 paintings. The Frye Art Museum opened to the public in 1952 as Seattle's first free art museum. The museum building was originally designed by Paul Thiry, although it has since been considerably altered. ()

Established: 1952 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 47°36'26"N, 122°19'26"W

Address

704 Terry AveDowntown Seattle (First Hill)Seattle 98104 United States

Contact

+1 206-622-9250

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Day trips

Frye Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Eagle, Collins Pub, Freeway Park, St. James Cathedral.

0.5 miN
Nightlife, Dancing
Seattle Eagle, Seattle
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0.5 miSW
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
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~1980 ftNW
Park
Freeway Park, Seattle
10 min walk • Nestled amongst the bustling streets of downtown Seattle, Freeway Park emerges as an urban oasis that masterfully integrates the natural landscape with the city's infrastructural elements. This innovative park, established in 1976, spans over 5 acres and is renowned...
~520 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. James Cathedral, Seattle
3 min walk • St. James Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at 804 Ninth Avenue in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the seat of its archbishop, currently Paul D. Etienne. The cathedral is named for St.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
ACT Theatre, Seattle
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0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
13 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
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0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, Seattle
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~1900 ftSW
City hall
Seattle City Hall, Seattle
10 min walk • Seattle City Hall is the home of the offices of the mayor and city council of Seattle, Washington, located between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue in the downtown area of the city. Most city departments have their offices in the nearby Seattle Municipal Tower.
0.4 miW
Striking, modern information repository
Seattle Central Library, Seattle
11 min walk • The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story glass and steel building in downtown Seattle, Washington was opened to the public on May 23, 2004.
~1330 ftNE
Museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Museums, Seattle
7 min walk • The Museum of Museums is a contemporary art center in Seattle, Washington, created and managed by curator, artist, and entrepreneur Greg Lundgren.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Frye Art Museum open?

Frye Art Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Frye Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include St. James Cathedral, Seattle (3 min walk), Trinity Parish Church, Seattle (5 min walk), First Hill, Seattle (5 min walk), Museum of Museums, Seattle (7 min walk).

How to get to Frye Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frye Art Museum:

Bus

Boren Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 630 (2 min walk)
9th Ave & James St • Lines: 60 (3 min walk)

Tram

Broadway & Terrace • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (6 min walk)
Yesler & Broadway • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (12 min walk)
Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
University Street • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (18 min walk)
Seattle King Street (18 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (21 min walk)
Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (21 min walk)