Dale Chihuly is an internationally known glass sculptor whose work you”ll find in galleries, hotel lobbies like The Bellagio in Las Vegas, and all kinds of exhibits. Fortunately for us, he happens to be from right here in Washington (Tacoma, to be exact). And while you’ll find gorgeous Chihuly glass all over the state, nothing quite compares to the amazing Chihuly Garden and Glass display in Seattle, Washington.
Chihuly Garden and Glass is part of the Seattle Center, so it’s easy to find.
Chihuly Garden and Glass / Google The glass museum opened in 2012, and it has been delighting locals and tourists ever since.
Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington.
Nikko E. / Google He eventually enrolled in the first glass program in the country, at the University of Wisconsin. He even got to spend some time studying at the Venini glass factory in Venice.
Chilhuly’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and he has won numerous awards.
Chihuly Garden and Glass / Facebook He even has two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts.
When you visit, you’ll easily spend hours wandering through the space and taking it all in.
Chihuly Garden and Glass / Facebook Pictures can never do this place justice.
The Glasshouse is the centerpiece of the museum, a result of Chihuly’s lifelong appreciation for conservatories.
Hotswap / Google The 40-foot tall glass and steel structure really steals the spotlight. When current conditions allow, the Glasshouse is often reserved for group yoga classes, wedding receptions, and private events.
No matter when you decide to visit, you’ll definitely want to take a stroll through the garden.
Chihuly Garden and Glass / Facebook While Chihuly has shown his artwork in botanical gardens all over the world, this was the first time he ever worked with a landscape designer to create such a unique space.
Chihuly Garden and Glass is open daily from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (7 p.m. the weekends).
Chihuly Garden and Glass / Facebook Tickets are $30 for adults, $19 for youth, and free for children four and under. This place is well-worth the price of admission.
Have you ever experienced Chihuly Garden and Glass in Washington? Isn’t it simply perfect?
Chihuly Garden and Glass / Google
The glass museum opened in 2012, and it has been delighting locals and tourists ever since.
Nikko E. / Google
He eventually enrolled in the first glass program in the country, at the University of Wisconsin. He even got to spend some time studying at the Venini glass factory in Venice.
Chihuly Garden and Glass / Facebook
He even has two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Pictures can never do this place justice.
Hotswap / Google
The 40-foot tall glass and steel structure really steals the spotlight. When current conditions allow, the Glasshouse is often reserved for group yoga classes, wedding receptions, and private events.
While Chihuly has shown his artwork in botanical gardens all over the world, this was the first time he ever worked with a landscape designer to create such a unique space.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $19 for youth, and free for children four and under. This place is well-worth the price of admission.
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Address: Chihuly Garden and Glass, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
