Frye Art Museum

Joyce Starr

a month ago

The Beau Dick exhibit was so great. Im going back for a second visit

Philip Long

a month ago

The Frye is a fantastic experience. We were super impressed with the collection and the whole experience, lay out, staff, etc. We didn't know what to expect but it was definitely worth the visit. Grateful for the opportunity to experience great art without paying (donations excepted) Its worth your visit if you are in the area.

Royal

4 months ago

I actually came here when they were rotating out lost of their previous exhibits, so I really only got to see the Frye Salon and the gift shop. However, I still had a great time. The Frye Salon has one of the most well-curated and interesting collection of art I’ve ever seen. Every piece was so striking yet contemplative. The museum architecture is pretty well-design, and the gift shop was well-curated with neat postcards of the artwork. There’s also a cute cafe and patio area in the back. The museum os free, which is amazing in this day and age. Hope to be back to see the new exhibits.

Dustin Rondeau

6 months ago

A really nice little art museum with some cool modern exhibitions, plus a large room filled with some incredible classic artwork (mostly 19th century). For free, it's definitely worth checking out! Street parking shouldn't be too tough there.

Mason Campbell

2 months ago

This was an incredible experience! The gallery is beautifully curated, with each exhibit perfectly lit, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. It's a space that encourages you to take your time and really immerse yourself in the art. The collection offers a thoughtful mix of both classic and contemporary works, making it a great place for art lovers of all tastes. The staff were exceptional – welcoming, knowledgeable, and eager to share insights about the pieces. The museum strikes a great balance between historical art and modern pieces, giving the space a sophisticated yet approachable feel. Even though it's not a large museum, the quality of the collection more than makes up for it. I would definitely recommend spending a little extra time here to fully appreciate everything on offer. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore great art in a relaxed and welcoming environment!

ellen white

5 months ago

This great Art Museum is free. So many great artists… is also close to St.James cathedral. You can visit both at same time

Joshua Fagan

4 months ago

Seattle, perhaps fairly, does not have a reputation as a Mecca for the visual arts. As a relatively new city that did not exist until the middle of the 19th century, it does not have the great art historical heritage as a New York or a Philadelphia or a Boston, let alone the much older cities in Europe. Nonetheless, the fry offers quite a lovely collection of 19th century American and European art displayed in the style of the old salons, with the pictures all together. This is a way of display that is rather vintage and was already starting to fall out of style by the time some of these later paintings were made in the end of the 19th century, But it provides a kind of classical enlightenment elegance to the space. There are also collections of newer art displayed, and they seem to be relatively well chosen and a tasteful, and there is little that is ridiculous or fatuous, though they largely lack the care and the devoted artistry of the earlier pieces. This is not a large museum, and 1 hour is enough to see basically everything here, but I would recommend staying longer or making several trips to really spend more time with the art and appreciate it. The museum is free admission, so that should not be particularly hard. As a professional scholar and amateur art historian, I deeply admire that a place like this exists.

Trevor Perkins

3 months ago

A gem of an art museum with a friendly staff, a well curated giftshop, beautiful architecture, and incredible art- and it's free. We enjoyed our time here. There was some construction and updates going on, and it was still well worth a visit.

Elo Han

3 months ago

I had a fabulous day in here. The collection and display are well managed in the right place under perfect lighting. It’s really a lovely gallery so that you can relax yourself in slow paces in this gallery. The staffs are amazing as well. They are friendly and willing to help. Recommended!!!

Philippe

2 months ago

Excellent variety of exhibitions. In dec 2025, I enjoyed the special exhibit on Beau Dick's masks, and I liked how his carving work was complemented by exhibits in photography, clay, and paintings/mixed media. It's a good variety of expressions. The museum is free, toilets are spotless, the gift shop is small but has interesting objects. The staff was pleasant to interact with. I'm glad this institution exists.