Chihuly Garden and Glass in the shadow of the Seattle Space Needle exhibits fine art sculptures and glass objects by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly. The museum’s indoor galleries and outdoor gardens include significant works displayed with natural light to ensure guests a different perspective every time they visit.
The stunning 40-foot-high glass and steel building at the center of the museum is home to one of the largest Chihuly installations in the world. The 100-foot-long sculpture suspended high overhead is composed of cascading glass pieces in stunning hues of reds, orange, yellow, and amber hues.
The art pieces at the Chihuly museum include a mix of new and previously exhibited artworks, installed in the galleries designed by Dale. It is a unique place to view works by this avant-garde artist and co-founder of the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State.
Visiting Chihuly Garden and Glass
Located near the iconic space needle in the Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. In addition to his massive installations, fine art glass pieces, and drawings, the museum provides a look at Chihuly’s creative inspirations through items from his personal collections.
Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109. The museum is on 5th Ave N at Thomas St: Seattle Center Campus Map (seattlecenter.com)
Parking: the nearest parking lot is Seattle Center’s 5th Avenue Parking Garage, 516 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109.
Hours: open year-round at 9AM (time can flucuate), with occasional closures for private events.
Regular admission: $35. Children 4 and under FREE.
Discount admission to Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Discount admission is available at certain times of day. Check the museum website for details.
- Discount admission when purchased as a ticket package with admission to the nearby Space Needle observation deck.
- Discount admission with CityPASS Seattle ticket package.
Free tours and demos at Chihuly Garden and Glass
Free audio tour. Available on their website. There are individual tracks for each room that you can play at your own pace. Get a behind the scenes take on all of the pieces within the exhibition.
Free Hot Shop demos. Watch a team of local artists gather molten glass from a 2175ºF furnace and shape their work into a beautiful object. Followed by Q&A with the artists. Live demonstrations throughout the day. Check the museum website for schedule.
Website: Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass massive sculpture in the glasshouse with fog-shrouded Space Needle in the background 2018 photo by Carole Cancler
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