First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square is a free and self-guided neighborhood event on the First Thursday of every month at participating art galleries, venues, and businesses.
Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk is the longest running established art walk in the nation. Since the early 1960’s, Pioneer Square has provided a haven for Seattle’s artistic community, housing esteemed galleries, innovative exhibition spaces, and working artist studios alike.
Today, Pioneer Square is the center of Seattle’s art scene, exhibiting the depth and range of the vibrant Pacific Northwest arts community, all within one square mile. Don’t forget to take advantage of free parking provided by Hudson Pacific Properties, Diamond Parking, and Butler Parking – restrictions apply, see Pioneer Square’s website for more info.
On the first Thursday of each month, several museums in Seattle offer free admission as part of the "Free First Thursday" program.
This allows visitors to explore museums without paying an entry fee:
Seattle Art Museum (tickets available online and onsite)
Seattle Asian Art Museum
National Nordic Museum (must be reserved in advance online)
Museum of History and Industry (from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. only)
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Museum of Flight (from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. only; no reservation required)
Volunteer Park Conservatory (also on the first Saturday of every month; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days)
The Washington Park Arboretum Free Walking Tour (on first Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting at the Graham Visitors Center; no preregistration necessary.)
Seattle Japanese Garden (entry is from noon until 45 minutes before the closing time of 5:00 p.m.)
Participating museums and hours vary each month so it’s best to research or call before visiting.
See Secret Seattle's article for an extended list of museums participating in Free First Thursdays and tips on visiting.
This is a community event and not affiliated with SEATTLE CREATES.