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Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle, WA

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Volunteer Park Conservatory

A historic glass conservatory with botanical collections on Capitol Hill, run with Seattle Parks and a volunteer nonprofit.

1400 East Galer Street, Seattle, WA 98112 · Seattle, WA

About Volunteer Park Conservatory

The Volunteer Park Conservatory is a Seattle landmark at the north end of Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill. It houses plant collections under glass and offers science, horticulture, and arts education programs. The Friends of the Conservatory, a nonprofit, partners with Seattle Parks & Recreation to maintain the building, host events, and support restoration work. Visitors can enter on paid single-day or annual passes, and the first Thursday of each month is free.

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