Saturday University: Out of the Dark: Banned Books in China

Delve into new themes every season with a different speaker each week. Challenging, thought-provoking, and sometimes surprising, this long-running and always popular lecture series incorporates audience discussion as experts from around the world join us to share their insights on Asia throughout time. Find complete details for this event at the SAAM website.

Free Admission Day: Conservatory & SAAM

Volunteer Park Conservatory: First Saturdays and the First Thursdays of every month are free to all. Open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Seattle Asian Art Museum: First Saturdays (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and the First & Second Thursdays (10:00 AM to 9:00 PM) of every month are free to all.

Senior Free Admission Day at SAAM

Seattle Asian Art Museum: The First Fridays (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) are free to Seniors. The First Saturdays (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and the First & Second Thursdays (10:00 AM to 9:00 PM) of every month are free to all.

Free Admission Day: Conservatory & SAAM

Volunteer Park Conservatory: First Saturdays and the First Thursdays of every month are free to all. Open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Seattle Asian Art Museum: First Saturdays (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and the First & Second Thursdays (10:00 AM to 9:00 PM) of every month are free to all.

CANCELED: Saturday University: Chaekgeori, Korean Still-Life Painting

Your safety and well being are our highest priority. In light of recent Seattle & King County Public Health recommendations regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the decision to cancel this event. Delve into new themes every season with a different speaker each week. Challenging, thought-provoking, and sometimes surprising, this long-running and always popular lecture...

Conservatory temporarily CLOSED

Following the public announcement made by the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department late on Thursday, March 12, the Volunteer Park Conservatory will extend postponement of events, programs and volunteer activity until at least April 13, 2020. For questions regarding Friends of the Conservatory programming, contact Khue Tran at khue@volunteerparkconservatory.org. Find updated information at their website.

POSTPONED: Growing Cactus & Succulents with Karen Summers

Karen Summers will discuss growing succulents and cactus indoors, including some plants that can be transitioned from inside to outside for the summer. We’ll examine plants, soil and top dressing first hand and Karen will also demonstrate how to repot a cactus, avoiding the thorns, and demonstrate some techniques for propagation.Karen Summers, is a Friend...

Free Admission Day: SAAM

Seattle Asian Art Museum: First Saturdays (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and the First & Second Thursdays (10:00 AM to 9:00 PM) of every month are free to all. The First Fridays (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) are free to Seniors.

Asian Art Museum temporarily CLOSED

In light of the directives issued by the Governor’s office to limit the spread of coronavirus and the guidance provided by public officials to safeguard the health and safety of our community, we have made the difficult decision to close our three locations, beginning Friday, March 13 through March 31.  Find updated information at their...

CANCELED – Second Saturday Work Party

For everyone's safety, all events through Seattle Parks & Recreation have been canceled by the City of Seattle Mayor's Office until at least April 13 , so there will be no 2nd Saturday Work Party in March or on April 11.  Thank you, and stay safe out there!