Seattle Exhibits Featuring Northwest Art
Museum Tours That
Bring Northwest Art to Life
Choose the Tour That Fits Your Visit
Our tours offer a deeper look at Northwest art, regional history, and the artists who helped shape the Northwest.
Public Tours
Join us for a guided public tour and get more from your museum visit.
Public tours are open to all visitors and take place every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Tour admission is included with your museum admission.
This is a great option for visitors looking for museum exhibits near Seattle who want a richer look at the current exhibitions and the Northwest artists featured throughout the museum.
Group Tours
Bring your group to Cascadia Art Museum for a guided or self-guided visit.
Group tours are available for adult groups, senior groups, youth groups, clubs, community organizations, and other gatherings during regular museum hours. While reservations are not required for self-guided group visits, we appreciate knowing when your group is coming so we can help make the experience smooth and welcoming.
Guided group tours with a ambassador must be reserved at least three weeks in advance.
Private Tours
Looking for a more personalized museum experience?
Private tours are available by request for groups that want a more focused visit. These tours can offer a closer look at current exhibitions, the permanent collection, or a specific theme connected to your group’s interests.
Private tours are a meaningful option for art clubs, donor groups, professional organizations, visiting guests, and community partners.
A Few Reminders When Booking A Tour
We recommend booking guided tours at least three weeks in advance so our team can prepare for your group and schedule an ambassador or Museum Educator.
For self-guided school tours, please submit your request at least two weeks in advance.
After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation email with your scheduled date and details.
Cascadia Art for Schools
Cascadia Art for Schools is a free Washington state standards-based art program for K–8 students. Through interactive tours, storytelling, close-looking, discussion, and hands-on artmaking, students explore art in a way that is welcoming and age-appropriate.
The program is free for students and educators, and Cascadia Art Museum helps support transportation to and from the museum. These tours are offered October through June, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How the program works
1. Pre-Recorded Video Lesson
Teachers receive a video lesson that introduces an art element, includes a semi-facilitated museum tour, and guides students through an art activity.
Teachers can play the video in class, pause for discussion, and use the provided materials for the art project.
2. Museum Field Trip
Students visit Cascadia Art Museum for a museum tour and art lesson led by Museum Educators.
Students may participate in person, virtually, or through an outreach experience where the museum comes to you.
3. Post-Visit Art Lesson
After the field trip, a Museum Educator leads an additional art lesson in person or virtually.
This gives students another opportunity to build on what they learned, explore an art element further, and continue making connections through art.
Program focus options
The lessons offered for your students focus on core art concepts. Grade-level concepts include:
- Kindergarten: Shape
- 1st Grade: Color
- 2nd Grade: Line & Pattern
- 3rd Grade: Form
- 4th Grade: Texture
- 5th Grade: Value & Emphasis
- 6th Grade: Space & Contrast
- 7th Grade: Emphasis
- 8th Grade: Contrast
Classrooms are welcome to participate more than once per year, with new concepts and art mediums available for returning groups.
Sharing Our Story — A Program for Fourth Grade Students
A joint museum experience for fourth-grade students with Edmonds Historical Museum and Cascadia Art Museum.
Sharing Our Story is designed for fourth-grade students and explores the connections between artistic expression, personal stories, and historical events.Students visit both museums and examine how migration, history, identity, and place are reflected through art and artifacts.
At Cascadia Art Museum, students learn about artist Kenjiro Nomura’s life and the historical context that shaped his work. Through close-looking, discussion, and reflection, students consider how personal experience and history can influence artistic choices.
The full experience is 2.5 hours and includes a 60-minute tour at each museum with a 30-minute break between visits. Capacity is 40 students.
Looking for Art Exhibitions Near Seattle?
Cascadia Art Museum is located in Edmonds, Washington, just north of Seattle.
For visitors searching for museum exhibits in Seattle or Seattle art exhibits, you’re in the right place. Our museum offers a focused look at the artists and stories that shaped our region.
Plan a visit to explore current exhibitions, public programs, and museum tours designed for visitors of all ages.
FAQs
How long do museum tours last?
Most museum tours last about 60 minutes. Some school programs and special experiences may be longer, depending on the tour format and activities included.
Do you offer group tours?
Yes. Cascadia Art Museum offers guided and self-guided group tours for adult groups, senior groups, youth groups, clubs, organizations, and community groups. Guided group tours should be reserved at least three weeks in advance.
Can schools schedule tours of the museum?
Yes. Schools can schedule guided or self-guided museum tours. Through Cascadia Art for Schools, K–8 students can also participate in a free Washington state standards-based art program that includes Northwest art review, discussion, storytelling, and hands-on artmaking.
Are private tours available?
Yes. Private tours are available by request and can be tailored to your group’s interests, including current exhibitions, the Cascadia Collection, or a specific theme.
Are you located near Seattle?
Cascadia Art Museum is located in Edmonds, Washington, just north of Seattle. If you are looking for a Seattle art exhibit or museum experience nearby, our exhibitions offer a focused look at Northwest art, regional artists, and the creative history of the Cascadia region.
How do I book a tour?
You can book a tour by submitting a tour request form. If you’re a school, you can submit a School Tours Request form. Guided tours should be requested at least three weeks in advance. For questions, contact Cascadia Art Museum by phone or email:
(425) 336-4809 or education@cascadiaartmuseum.org
