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Chihuly Garden and Glass

Dale Chihuly's glass art across eight galleries, a tall glasshouse and a garden, right next to the Space Needle at Seattle Center.

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Illustration of the Chihuly Garden and Glass glasshouse and its colourful glass sculptures beside the Space Needle

The useful answer

Should this fit your day?

Best for
Art lovers, and anyone already at the Space Needle who wants a second, very different stop without another ride.
Time to protect
Most visitors spend one to two hours in the galleries, garden and glasshouse; add the Space Needle and you have a half day.
Cruise-day fit
Seattle Center sits between the two cruise piers but isn't at either. The free coat check can take big bags, but a whole party's cruise luggage is a lot to hand over, so have a plan before you go.
From the terminals
Pier 66 is the closer terminal, a short ride up from the waterfront; Pier 91 is farther away. From either pier, take a ride rather than walking with luggage.
Before a flight
It pairs easily with a Space Needle ticket on a flight day, but two timed visits back to back leave less slack. Put the drive to SEA and your airline's deadline first.

What to know before you go

  1. 01

    A visit covers the Exhibition, with its eight galleries and the Glasshouse, and the Garden outside. Live demonstrations and an audio tour come with every visit.

  2. 02

    Large strollers, bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside. A free coat check can hold them while you look around.

  3. 03

    Photos are encouraged and flash is fine, but selfie sticks, tripods and camera extenders aren't. There's no food or drink inside and no phone calls in the galleries.

  4. 04

    Children need to be with an adult, and only service animals are allowed in the Exhibition.

  5. 05

    It's next door to the Space Needle, and the Seattle Center Monorail from Westlake Center drops you a short walk away.

Check the official site for current hours, tickets and combination options with the Space Needle before you go.

Tours and activities

Tours and tickets for Chihuly Garden and Glass

Well-reviewed tours and tickets, with current prices. Check a date to see open start times, then book with Viator.

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Book tickets and tours

Pick a ticket time that leaves room for the ride back. Timed entry, guided tours and city passes all work; check the live price and times for your date.

  • Multi-attraction pass

    Seattle CityPASS

    Space Needle and Seattle Aquarium, plus three of Chihuly Garden and Glass, MoPOP, the harbor cruise, the zoo or Pacific Science Center.

    Valid 9 days · Includes Chihuly Garden and Glass

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    Guided tours, attraction tickets and day trips around Seattle, including options near Chihuly Garden and Glass.

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Get a ride there

Drop-off: Chihuly Garden and Glass, 305 Harrison Street

Starting from

Your fare is worked out for the exact trip on the next step, before you pay. Want the car to wait while you visit? Book by the hour.

Cruise day: Chihuly Garden and Glass between the ship and your flight

Off the ship with a few hours before your flight? Book the ride from the pier and the ride on to the airport now, so each driver knows where you are going.

  1. Step 1

    Ride from the pier

    Pier 66 is the closer terminal, a short ride up from the waterfront; Pier 91 is farther away. From either pier, take a ride rather than walking with luggage.

    From Pier 66From Pier 91

  2. Step 2

    Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass

    Most visitors spend one to two hours in the galleries, garden and glasshouse; add the Space Needle and you have a half day.

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  3. Step 3

    Ride on to Seatac Airport

    It pairs easily with a Space Needle ticket on a flight day, but two timed visits back to back leave less slack. Put the drive to SEA and your airline's deadline first.

    Chihuly Garden and Glass to the airport

Big bags

  • Pier 66: Same-day bag storage is available. Pick bags up by 3 pm to avoid a late fee.
  • Pier 91: Same-day bag storage in the Crew Center, north of the Ground Transportation Center. Pick bags up by 3 pm to avoid a late fee.

Stored bags mean a stop back at the pier before the airport. To keep them with you instead, book a car by the hour and the driver waits with your luggage.

Planning the whole cruise trip? Keep Chihuly Garden and Glass on it with the rides around it.

Plan the whole cruise trip

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