Chihuly Garden and Glass

Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass

Chihuly Garden and Glass has three significant areas; you will want to explore them all.

Eight galleries and two drawing walls surround the Glasshouse, each with a particular theme. One piece of glasswork you will want to see is "Sealife Tower," which is 20 feet tall. Take a stroll under the Persian Ceiling. Its gallery is the only one painted white as Chihuly wanted the white to reflect the colors of his experimental glassblowing techniques displayed in this gallery. See the "Mille Fiori," which Chihuly created in Finland because it is the only place with large ovens to accommodate this sculpture.

Make your way to the Garden with its "Pacific Sun" centerpiece. Chihuly collected plants from around the world to create this 26,000-square-foot space. He carefully chose each specimen because of its shape. Something exciting is always blooming. This space has benches where you can rest, and lights illuminate it at night.

If you get hungry or thirsty during your visit, head to the bar, where you will find a variety of cocktails and small bite offerings. Choices vary throughout the year.

Glassblowers demonstrate different techniques and answer questions throughout the day. Many of these individuals come from the Pilchuck Glass School, which Chihuly founded in Stanwood, Washington.

Ticket Information

Adult tickets during the week to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass are $35, and they are valid for visits until 6 p.m. Senior citizens get in during the day for $30 while students 5 to 13 years old pay $26. Tickets for adults from 6 p.m. until close are $30, $25.50 for seniors, and $22.50 for students. Prices are slightly higher on the weekends.

Family-Friendly Options

Many parents find visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass with their children to be a terrifying idea. Relax by realizing that none of the glass is highly fragile. Consider giving your child a point-and-shoot camera before entering and encouraging them to take photos of the pieces that they find most impressive. If that is not working, consider exploring the galleries, where most exhibits hang from the ceiling. Let your children work off excess energy in the green space near the Glasshouse. There is a path through the garden, and the entire area easily accommodates strollers.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

The time of year will make a difference in your itinerary. In the winter, leave the Garden for last while during the summer, you will want to do it first as temperatures will be more moderate.

Consider visiting three or four galleries before heading to the theater, where you can watch videos and hear speakers talk about the art of glassblowing. Make the most of your gallery visit by scanning the QR code before entering each one. Then, listen to Chihuly and others talk about the artwork in that gallery. End your visit with a stop at the bar.

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Weather, Safety & Accessibility

Weather & Packing

You must dress for the weather. Summer lasts about two and a half months. August is the warmest month, with an average daytime high of 77 degrees. Summer is the perfect time to wear your favorite sundress or shorts outfit when visiting.

Winter is about three and a half months long, with December being the coldest month. You should wear a winter coat in December because the average daytime high is 47 degrees. The wettest month is November, when some precipitation falls on about 50% of the days, so be sure your winter coat is also waterproof.

Safety & Accessibility

Chihuly Garden and Glass has wheelchairs to loan to visitors at their step-free venue. Additionally, guests can bring mobility scooters. Transcripts in multiple languages are available on the venue's website for all presentations while videos are closed-captioned in English. Lighting is low in the galleries, which may be problematic for people with low vision.