Frye Art Museum
First Hill, Seattle · Seattle · ~0.8 mi from downtown Seattle
ChillFree gem
Free
Seattle's free art museum since 1952: 19th-century European paintings alongside rotating contemporary shows, in a calm First Hill landmark. The Frye's own visit page says it outright — admission is always free. Open Wednesday–Sunday, until 8pm on Thursdays.
Good for
A quiet, free art hour on First Hill
Crowd
Quiet and unhurried
Getting there
King County Metro routes on Madison St; First Hill Streetcar
Parking
Limited free parking in the Frye lot; paid options nearby
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible galleries