Has anyone been to the museum recently? I can't figure out how to book a time for both the museum entrance and the Sargent exhibit. Do I just book a time for the exhibit and then go to the rest of the museum? the time slots for museum entry are filling up for the day I want. thanks sue
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
9675 posts
I visited last month. We only had timed general entry tickets.
Posted by
1570 posts
When we did a special exhibit last spring, that was our ticket for everything. They actually let us in quite a bit earlier than our exhibit time; as I asked the lady at one of the entrance lines if it was the correct line. She said it wasn't too busy and to feel free to go in. (maybe 45 min) So that took us through security and into the main museum where we were free to explore until our exhibit time.
The timed ticket was the time we were admitted to the special exhibit. And then after your exhibit tour, you are again able to just explore the rest of the museum/permanent collection on your own.
That was our experience. Very easy. We didn't need a separate general admission ticket.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
627 posts
We went this past Tuesday. Had 930 tix for the Sargent exhibit, definitely allows you to see whole museum
Arrived closer to 10 and walked right in, right past the very long line of non-ticket-holders. (We had a little morning traffic hiccup.) Went to the 5th floor first. Probably 1115 or 1130 when we got to the Sargent ex and we were able to walk right in, with no question.
BTW - grab a locker (free, self-service) and stash your backpack, extra clothing, anything/everything you don’t need.
Posted by
Wyoming
34 posts
I agree with everything Fred said. I also bought 9:30 tickets for the Sargent exhibit and walked right in, unlike the huge line for non-timed-ticket holders. I had lunch at the museum and didn't leave until 1:30. The self-storage units are quick and easy.
I wanted to add that I really enjoyed the Sargent exhibit. I found it to be extremely well curated. I don't usually read everything in museums, but I found the included historical notes that were posted to be very interesting and I was also impressed by the breadth of the art displayed. Enjoy!
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502 posts
Hello,
Just book your ticket for the exhibit and that will get you in! Enjoy it is an absolutely brilliant museum!