Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
This must-see museum exhibits creative and colorful blown glass sculptures of renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Eight indoor galleries and lush landscaped gardens feature a mix of new and past significant works. They are awe-inspiring whether you visit during the day, or in the evening when the sculptures are lit up. The highlight here is a 100-foot-long glass sculpture suspended in a glass conservatory—one of his largest ever. Located at the base of the iconic Space Needle, you might want to buy a combined ticket for cost savings or get a Seattle City Pass. – Tripadvisor
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- VacationEscapeArtistRiverside, California64 contributionsWowwwwwI’m not really an art person, but figured might as well do this in combination with the space needle and I was so happy I did. The glass colors and arrangements and the lighting in the rooms was stunning. The glass incorporated in the outdoor gardens was beautiful too and although it took us less than a hour, I enjoyed the video presentation about the artist and would recommend if you’re in the area.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 3, 2023
- MandSExeterExeter, United Kingdom179 contributionsWell worth visiting - and take your time to be amazed.We're always amazed at Dale Chihuli's creativity and weren't disappointed by this exhibition. The displays inside were breathtaking, the glassblowing demonstration fascinating and the gardens stunning. An added bonus were the fall colours in the trees, reminding us that nature can also oroduce some amazing things of beauty.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 10, 2023
- ShellyDallas, Georgia56 contributionsChihuly Garden and GlassThis is a beautiful museum. The art and the way the pieces are displayed are just masterful. We almost missed the glass room, due to an event, so I would suggest checking to see if there is an event scheduled on the day you plan to visit, so you are able to avoid that time. (Upon arrival they told us that it would close at 4:00, which was in 15 minutes. We just went straight to that area, and then backtracked, so we wouldn’t miss it.)Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 17, 2023
- AMD907Anchorage, Alaska341 contributionsWorth a visitI'm not a big fan of art galleries but this was beautiful! The tour was informative and the art was all beautiful! I'd gone because my mom absolutely adored it when she went. My trip took an hour on the dot, including the tour and watching the glass blowing demonstration (my mom, an avid hobby photographer was there almost 3 hours.)Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 24, 2023
- Kathryn M27 contributionsOne of a kind beautiful artwork!!I have seen chihulys art work before and fell in love with all of them. But this exhibit on particular is my absolute favorite!!! There are sculptures that will take your breath away, and his talent is unmistakable! I was lucky to arrive on a day that there was a tour guide that was taking the group all around the whole exhibit and told us about this pieces and about chihuly himself. There was also a in person demonstration where everyone got to see the process of creating blown glass, which was a case in that demonstration. The gift shop was expensive in my opinion but they had some wonderful and beautiful things to purchase of money isn’t an issue for someone. Even though I went by myself I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and would highly recommend anyone in the area who loves art to definitely check out this exhibit.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten November 12, 2023
- Dianna430MWashington1,242 contributionsCaptivatingNot to be missed if you’re in the Seattle area. Chihuly Garden and Glass is a magical and enchanting place. It’s difficult to imagine how these tremendous, elaborate pieces were placed into this building. The pieces shown here are captivating. They have movement, as they are still, and they will move you. Dale Chihuly will always be the master of glass.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 21, 2023
- ThePackedBagSydney, Australia4,619 contributionsALIEN LANDSCAPE AND ART GALLERY IN ONE!I first/last visited here ten years ago and I can't tell if it's changed but, as it was fabulous then, so it is now. I used my Seattle CityPASS to enter and joined the throngs late on a Friday afternoon wandering through the eight galleries, glasshouse and outside int the gardens, marvelling at how all of that glass came to be and then suspended above and gathered around us. He's a unique talent and I've seen his work in countless hotels and museums all over the country. Coming here, to his passion project in his home state, is well worth it. I combined the visit with the Space Needle which looms overhead. A definite Seattle Must Do!Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten November 26, 2023
- MdTravelerX2Silver Spring, Maryland547 contributionsAbsolutely beautifulThe Chihuly Garden and Glass are incredibly beautiful. True, unique works of art. We easily spent two hours there and could have stayed longer. If you go, be sure to view the movies and watch a glass blowing demonstration, if it is available.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 2, 2023
- MikesugarsugarPembroke Pines, Florida110 contributionsGreat Artist and beautiful work.Well worth the experience. We had a ticket that included the needle observatory next door. Don't miss any of his exhibitions inside and the gardens, including a short film on Chihuly and his work. We arrived about an hour before sunset and by the time we made it to the gardens they were all lit up. Just beautiful.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 17, 2023
- davechri197 contributionsWhat a nice experienceThe Chihuly exhibit sort of consisted of three parts for me. The first was the indoor exhibit. It was a really broad perspective of Chihuly's works and provided a lot of context for how he created his art. The last part of the indoor portion was the large glass house. It must be amazing to see that in the evening after dark. The second part was stepping outside through the garden. The glass pieces were, as always, remarkable, but Seattle is just such a pleasant place. The garden itself was lovely and peaceful. The third and final part was a glass blowing exhibit. I'm not sure if it is always there but watching these craftspeople at work was remarkable. I had only a little exposure to this craft and they did a wonderful job demonstrating and explaining the process as they went about creating a piece of art.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 31, 2023
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Lori L
California342 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We had an amazing time at Chihuly Museum. They’re currently limited the number of visitors to create a safe place. Masks are fully enforced during the entire self tour.
Before arrival, order tickets online and it’s a short queue when you check in.
We highly recommend the short audio tour that can be downloaded from the QR code located in each of the rooms. It gives you insight on his creative insight and the process of why he created these colorful masterpieces.
Before arrival, order tickets online and it’s a short queue when you check in.
We highly recommend the short audio tour that can be downloaded from the QR code located in each of the rooms. It gives you insight on his creative insight and the process of why he created these colorful masterpieces.
Written April 10, 2021
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TheRTWTraveler
Cuenca, Ecuador505 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
As I moved from room to room throughout the exhibit I found myself overwhelmed with so much colorful amazing beauty. It was absolutely worth my time to visit this exhibit. The web based audio guide was extremely well put together and described each room in detail. I would say, this is a must see... PS, my iPhone photos do not do this any justice.
Written March 6, 2020
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stacy B
Monterey Park, CA550 contributions
May 2021
Came here on a combo ticket, check out my space needle review.
The work is pretty amazing, there is a glass making demonstration as well.
Worth $52 total price each person for both space needles and glass museum.
The work is pretty amazing, there is a glass making demonstration as well.
Worth $52 total price each person for both space needles and glass museum.
Written May 17, 2021
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GitchSup
Duluth, MN1,403 contributions
May 2022
At a price tag of $35 per person, we weren't sure if we wanted to do this, especially when we walked by it in the park and realized it isn't as big as we thought it was going to be. We walked through the park and saw the other sites and decided to go back and pay the fee, after all, when would we see something like this again? I am so glad we did! While it is not something I would pay to see a second time, it is certainly beautiful and absolutely amazing to see. I was glad we were a little later in the day when the crowds had thinned out some, if it gets too crowded you end up being shuffled through with the wave of people and it makes it hard to appreciate the amazing glass work. I would definitely recommend this stop to anyone that loves art, glass, or vivid displays of color. I would love to be able to tell you if the inside or outside displays were better, but they were both so unique from one another that there is really no comparing the two; in that sense, it was like getting two tours.
Written August 21, 2022
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Stephen N
New York City, NY1,550 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We visited Chihuly years ago on our very first trip to Seattle and came back this time. It was just as awesome as our first time. We took the monorail [3 bucks, 2 minute ride) from downtown to Seattle Center and had lunch in Queen Anne first. We then walked back to Chihuly, bought tickets outside the door at the kiosks and walked in. They have you do 2 turns in a UV light disinfecting machine and off you go. There are 8 or 9 permanent displays of really beautiful glass art installations. Written explanations/interpretations of each are on the walls but aren't so long or verbose as to be overbearing. The Persian ceiling installation is really cool as you walk through a short hall and look up at all these pieces of glass resting on top of a clear glass ceiling. The garden display is also great as all these pieces are formed together to evoke a garden. You get to the tail end of your visit when you visit the glasshouse and the garden which has all these works displayed outside in a more natural environment. There's also an outside corridor where they hang 7 chandeliers of the different colors of the spectrum. Finally, there's a short film on some of the work Dale Chihuly has done in his career and then the gift shop. Awesome place - a really unique museum - worth it despite the 33 dollar per person price tag. Also, part of the Seattle City Pass if you're here for a longer stay and you want to see more sites. Can also be bought with the Space Needle as a combo pass for 47 bucks I believe. Great activity if it's not raining and great way to be indoors for when it does.
Written November 4, 2020
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Mary V
Oakland, CA299 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
I purchased the space needle and Chihuly garden combo tour - so the entrance fee to Chihuly gardens was just a few dollars extra. We did the space needle one evening and were able to use the ticket the next day for the garden. We were told you can use the ticket within 24 hours. The glass art and sculptures were amazing and unique - defiantly good for the artistic eye. We completed the tour in less than an hour. Travelled with adults, seniors and teenagers. Would not have paid full ticket price for this tour.
Written September 24, 2020
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Mario C
Henderson, NV450 contributions
Sep 2020 • Business
A must see and visit. Combine your visit with the space needle. I recommend taking time to watch the videos and to take in the glass blowing demonstration. The shear scale of the art is amazing. The garden area is a beautiful balance between natural and man made art
Written September 25, 2020
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scott r
Silver Spring, MD779 contributions
Jul 2021
This is probably the most extensive Chihuly exhibit in one place - given the outdoor garden and really impressive greenhouse installation. The man* does do impressive things with glass, and if you've never experienced something like this before in toto, you should. *However, having seen lots of this in the past year or two, I've come to realize this is basically production work. The ceilings are installed in at least a dozen museums, the pots are the same basic shape everywhere as are the chandeliers, and garden/sea plants. It's always dazzling when beautifully lit and you don't tire of it, you just realize it's being stamped out (albeit formed by glass artists) is huge numbers. Is it worth seeing? Of course. I just felt the $57 combo Needle/Garden ticket was a little too dear. (Indeed some of the Chihuly experience + more duplicated at Tacoma's Museum of Glass for rather less $$)
Written July 31, 2021
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nparker73
Newport News, VA26 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Chihuly Museum. The exhibits were breathtaking. The artistry and workmanship is beautiful. We were able to see a demonstration of the blown glass process and it was both informative and engaging. For adults who appreciate art and culture on a different level, this is worth the time and money!
Written August 3, 2021
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Amy C
Charleston, SC97 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
I am hesitant to give less than four stars on any review but I felt like this was such a rip off and wish I had heard these things before I wasted my money. I wanted to visit this exhibit because of all of the photos I had seen. There was nothing displayed that I had not already seen in the pictures and the displays weren’t any grander than what I had already seen in pictures. Sometimes you have to see it with your own eyes to appreciate it, this was not one of those times. This would have been worth $15 or maybe even $20 in my opinion, not the $39 I paid. We were in and out within 30 minutes and we did take our time as we wanted to get lots of photos. The glassblowing demonstration was not very good because it was just a small kiosk type of cart with an artist behind some plexiglass that you couldn’t see or hear very well. It was also in their courtyard with no shade and the sun was very strong and hot on the day we visited. There was a video of something to watch (still not sure what it was) but it was a small room packed with people and we didn’t feel safe with the possibility of catching COVID. I had visited the MoPop, Pacific Science Center, and the Space Needle on a previous trip to Seattle and I felt they were all worth the price and time that this was not.
Written July 24, 2022
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Unsure of arrival time so hesitant to purchase timed ticket online. Can I buy onsite with no issue?
Written May 17, 2024
Hi Sally! You can for sure purchase tickets onsite with no issues. You might just have to wait in a small line depending on the time of day you go.
Written July 2, 2024
I have a timed ticket for Chihuly Gardens and Glass. The ticket says 12pm to 2pm. Do I have to be there by 12pm to get in?
Written January 9, 2024
I think Christine is correct, you can come anytime within that time period. I would give them a call. Also, be aware that you can see the whole thing, including the glass blowing demonstration and the short videos in a little over an hour. It's not very big.
Written January 10, 2024
Depending on the time of day it can be quite busy, but there is lots to see nearby too. We did not purchase in advance and only had to wait 10 minutes. Don’t forget to do the Chihuly gardens at the end of the inside gallery. Good luck.
Written August 6, 2023
if i buy a combo ticket w/ space needle, do i have to do both on same day?
Written October 1, 2022
I believe you do if you purchased them from the facility. Check the website where you made the purchase, it should have a FAQ that addresses your question.
Written October 3, 2022
How strict is the timed ticket? Can you arrive after your ticket time?
Written July 16, 2022
There is no timed ticket per se. You click on the time that you are buying your ticket if you use the kiosk outside. You go in and stay as long as you like. I would say 2 hours is not an unusual amount of time especially if you watch the videos of him and his getting ready for some of his major exhibitions. There are some unusual pieces in the garden. There is also a small cafe. I thoroughly enjoyed the time there. If you like Chihuly's work then this is a must see.
Written July 18, 2022
Does Chihuly accommodate disable with wheelchairs?
Written April 11, 2022
Yes? There is wheelchair access as much as
I remeber. We had an "opening party " and it was a bit cramped, but still handicapped access was available.
In general, there is plenty of room, just not at exactly that time!
Written April 12, 2022
How time should one set aside for this attraction? We are going to come here and the space needle.
Written March 18, 2022
If the weather is nice, you might want to plan a whole morning or afternoon to see both. If visibility is poor, you wouldn't want to
spend a great deal of time at the Space Needle and part of the Chihuly is outside. Plan according to weather.
Written March 19, 2022
carol
Stanwood, Washington
We would not want a city tour but just want to park and see the glass exhibits and gardens. Where is the best location to park and how much is an admission ticket for just this attraction
Written May 18, 2021
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