SEATTLE, Wash. \u2014 Downtown\u2019s Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is about to look a whole lot different, as the museum announced its new building changes Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Starting Saturday, the first phase of the historic art museum\u2019s new transformation kicks off with the addition of Bar Dojo.<\/p>\n
Bar Dojo is a Chino Latino restaurant and will officially open Oct. 17. SAM notes that the bar\u2019s hours will extend past the museum\u2019s hours.<\/p>\n
A terrace that connects the indoor and outdoor spaces of Bar Dojo will also join the museum in 2027, according to SAM.<\/p>\n
In addition to a brand-new restaurant, SAM is opening Chase Open Studio, a space designed for school groups and daily \u201cart-making activities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Besides new additions, some old portions of SAM are being revamped and reopened. The museum\u2019s Second Ave and University Street entrance is finally returning after 30 years. <\/p>\n
An additional entrance is opening up near the \u201cHammering Man\u201d off First Ave and University Street.<\/p>\n
With the two new entrances and additions, SAM\u2019s gift store, the SAM Shop, will be moved near the Brotman Forum. <\/p>\n
As construction continues, \u201ccolor-coded\u201d markers and curved walls have been added to help better direct museum visitors. <\/p>\n
\u201cCreating a welcoming, vibrant environment encourages people to stay longer, return more often, and build lasting relationships with the museum,\u201d SAM CEO Scott Stulen said in a press release. \u201cAt the same time, investments in dining, retail, and SAM Gallery create sustainable revenue that supports the art, exhibitions, programs, and experiences at the heart of SAM.\u201d<\/p>\n
SAM will stay open as the project continues, with construction planned to mostly happen during Mondays and Tuesdays, when the museum is closed. <\/p>\n
All exhibits will go as planned. The full remodel is planned to be finished by April 1, 2027, according to SAM.<\/p>\n
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