Bellevue Arts Museum - Bellevue, Washington - Urban Art Museum Serving the Northwest with Collections of Art, Education, and Beauty

The Bellevue Arts Museum was created in 1975 and over the last decades has become a high quality venue with exhibitions and showcases of contemporary art known around the world. Today the museum holds eight new exhibitions, the majority of which come from local artists and those existing in the greater Northwest. The Bellevue Arts Museum serves the urban city of Bellevue, adjacent to Seattle, with a fine Northwest collection of art, exhibits, learning and education programs with an emphasis on artists from the local area and surrounding region.

Some of the previous art collections that have been displayed at the arts museum include works from John Grade, art of Kurt Weiser, the American Quilt Classics from 1800-1980, the Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf, and more.

The museum is located across from Bellevue Square along Bellevue Way NE. It is conveniently situated at the corner of Bellevue Way NE and NE 6th Avenue in the heart of downtown Bellevue, Washington. Parking is free and available along two floors directly beneath the museum. The parking and travel facilities are wheelchair accessible and the museum is conveniently reached by bus.

Admission to the museum is free for members. Standard admission rates are $9 for each adult and $7 for students with school identification or seniors aged 62 and older. Children under the age of 6 get into the museum free of charge. The arts museum is open most of the year with the exception of all major holidays including.

The museum contains a museum store that provides an assortment of unique gift and craft items. From fine jewelry, to extensive book selections, the museum store has something to suit every personality. If visitors are looking to add new dycor to their home, the Chihuly Studio offers exclusive pieces of glass work and lithographs. Jewelry lines and home dycor changes routinely. The museum store is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the store is open from noon to 5 p.m.

School tours and workshops can be found at the museum. Students are able to understand and explore how art relates to their own lives and experiences. The museum draws both students and teachers from all over the northwest. Adult tours are also welcome and the museum offers one docent per twenty guests. The standard tour takes approximately 30 minutes within the galleries. The Special Events Coordinator must be given two weeks advance notice in scheduling a docent led tour. Numerous art activities can be coordinated with the exhibits on display at the time of the tour so that the guests will be inspired to create their own piece of art. All art materials are provided at a reasonable fee.

The venue can be rented for special events. The unique architecture makes it a great place to hold weddings and ceremonies. Conveniently located amidst luxury hotels, top-rated restaurants, and soothing spas and salons, makes the museum a popular place to host an event.