What is Chihuly Garden and Glass?
Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit dedicated to the work of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. There are three parts to the exhibit. 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.
Is Chihuly Garden and Glass worth visiting?
The brilliant hues and otherworldly glass structures open the imagination. Chihuly Glass and Garden invites you to explore your creativity in this relaxed museum that playfully blends art, nature, and the human experience. An outing to the museum is well worth it, for the creative minds and the less-artistically inclined alike.
What’s the best way to see Chihuly Garden and Glass?
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 10am and 8pm 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.
What’s good to eat near Chihuly Garden and Glass?
The Bar is Chihuly Garden and Glass’s onsite eatery. Enjoy seasonal bites and craft cocktails in the company of Chihuly’s personal collection and drawings. Beyond The Bar, quick and tasty food can be found in Seattle Center’s Armory Food Hall, with offerings from Big Mike’s Sandwich Co. and Cool Guys Fry Bar, among others. A few steps outside of Seattle Center, you’ll find restaurants to satisfy every palate. Indulge in Creole-Cajun dishes at the New Orleans-inspired Toulouse Petite, dig into some curry or stir-fried noodles at Mantra Thai, or treat yourself to a multi-course Kaiseki meal at wa’z Seattle.
