The Henry Art Gallery is the official art museum of Seattle's University of Washington, located within the college's campus. The museum was originally founded in 1927 as Washington's first public art museum, housed within a building designed by architects Bebb and Gould. It was named in honor of Horace C. Henry, who donated sizeable collections accumulated following a visit to the Chicago World's Fair.

Today, the museum showcases collections of contemporary art and historical photography, housing a collection of more than 25,000 artworks and artifacts. A unique LED-illuminated skysace, Light Reign, hangs over the museum's galleries, designed by James Turrell. The museum is free to the public Sundays and every first Thursday of the month, with free passes available for Seattle residents through the city's public library system.

The Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98195, Phone: 206-543-2280

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