Museum · Seattle
Chihuly Garden and Glass: free entry days, tickets & hours
Dale Chihuly's glass art at the foot of the Space Needle: eight galleries, a 40-ft Glasshouse sculpture and a garden planted around glass works.
Independent guide, not the official Chihuly Garden and Glass website. Official links are under Sources.
Chihuly Garden and Glass is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children under 4.
- Otherwise: general admission (from) — $40.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Allow 1-2 hours; the free audio guide can be downloaded to your phone.
- Glassblowing demonstrations start at 11am.
- Go at dusk to see the garden and Glasshouse lit up.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children under 4 | children under 4 | Children must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
Official prices
Chihuly Garden and Glass ticket prices
| General admission (from) — General admission $40-45; seniors $35-40; youth 5-12 $35-40; children under 4 free. | $40 |
| Chihuly + Space Needle + IMAX combo ticket — Visit Chihuly any time the same day as your Space Needle slot. | $74 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission (from)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open year-round; hours vary and are posted about a month ahead. Week of 29 Oct 2026: Mon-Wed 11am-5pm, Thu 10:30am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7:30pm, Sun 10am-5pm. The Glasshouse sometimes closes for private events.
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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FAQ
Chihuly Garden and Glass: common questions
Is Chihuly Garden and Glass free?
Chihuly Garden and Glass has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children under 4. Otherwise the official ticket costs $40.
Who gets free entry to Chihuly Garden and Glass?
Children under 4 — children must be accompanied by an adult..
How much is a ticket to Chihuly Garden and Glass?
General admission (from) costs $40 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- chihulygardenandglass.com/visit/plan-your-visit · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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