Explore the vibrant world of Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, WA. Discover stunning glass art by Dale Chihuly in a unique garden setting.
- Crazydsadventures
- Nov 19, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 22
Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit dedicated to the work of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. The exhibit has three parts. In the garden, colorful glass flowers and playful works of art are interspersed with lush flora. The fantastical experience continues inside the glasshouse, where elaborate and vibrant glass displays are suspended from the ceiling. Finally, even more of Chihuly’s works of art are displayed in the interior exhibits.
Chihuly Glass and Garden is tucked within Seattle Center in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. A short walk is required to reach the museum from the entrance of Seattle Center. Chihuly Glass and Garden is open daily, with varying operating hours ranging between 10 am and 8 pm and shorter weekday hours. Tickets are also necessary to visit the exhibits, which start at $30 for adults. Take your time wandering between the exhibits, as you get lost among the brilliant creations of Chihuly.
The average time to see and enjoy the Galleries, Garden, and Glasshouse is 1-2 hours. In this self-paced experience, visitors can enjoy the artwork for as long as they like and listen to the downloadable audio tour for an enriched experience. Once you are here, here is the link for the audio tour.
The Garden offers a rich tapestry of colorful trees, plants, and flowers purposefully designed to complement the artwork. It is transformed seasonally to enhance Chihuly’s work, featuring trees, plants, and flowers in striking colors that highlight the artwork’s scale, color, and form. With an ever-changing landscape, visitors enjoy a distinct experience throughout the year.
The centerpiece of Chihuly Garden and Glass is the Glasshouse. A 40-foot-tall, glass and steel structure occupying 4,500 square feet of light-filled space, the Glasshouse is the result of Chihuly’s lifelong appreciation for conservatories. Chihuly worked closely with the project architect on this one-of-a-kind structure to house this expansive 100-foot-long sculpture. Made of hundreds of richly colored hand-blown forms, it is one of Chihuly’s largest suspended sculptures.
The Galleries offer a comprehensive collection of Chihuly’s work, representing over 40 years of experimentation with color, form, and light.
This is the Persian Ceiling room.
The Ikebana and Float Boats room.
The Mille Fiori Room.
Things to consider:
Photos are encouraged, but no selfie sticks, gimbals, or tripods are allowed at the Exhibition.
Speaking on cell phones is not permitted inside the Galleries. Please limit use to the Garden.
Large strollers, bags, and suitcases are not permitted in the Galleries. A complimentary coat check is available to store these items.
Only service animals are allowed in the Exhibition. Your emotional support pet does not count because it is not a service animal.
Food and drink are not permitted in the Exhibition.
Always let someone know where you are
Other things to see in the area:
Seattle Center is about a minute's walk.
Sonic Bloom is about a minute's walk
The Seattle Space Needle is about a two-minute walk
Pacific Science Center is about a two-minute walk
The Museum of Pop Culture is about a three-minute walk
International Fountain is about a three-minute walk.
There are also plenty of food options in the area, no matter what you crave. I highly recommend Mantra Thai Restaurant & Bar, and they are located at 2720 4th Ave, Seattle,
Places to Stay:
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