Volunteer Park Conservatory
Seattle's historic greenhouse in Volunteer Park.
We Will Be Open 12/25 until 3pm ~
We Will Be Open 12/25 until 3pm ~
Share Volunteer Park Conservatory
and support Friends of the Conservatory
Your contributions help us connect people with horticulture at the Volunteer Park Conservatory, enhance the visitor experience, preserve the historic structures, and sustain the plant collections for future generations.
What can you do?
Purchase gifts in the Palm House Gift Shop
Bring friends and family for a visit
Upcoming Activities
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Every weekend during December, we will be having our model train running in the Seasonal room of the Conservatory. Fun for all ages! Free with the purchase of general admission. Buy a raffle ticket in the Gift Shop to win a model train!
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Come take a photo with our very own “Shanta” Claus! She looks like Santa, she acts like Santa, she’s magical like Santa, but she puts her own flair into the role to make it a one of a kind experience! Fun for all ages! *suggested donation of $10 for each photo
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Enjoy free Conservatory admission from 10 am to 4 pm. This occurs each month on the first Thursday.
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10 am - 4 pm
Enjoy free admission for youth aged 12 and under to the Conservatory from 10 am to 4 pm with the purchase of paid adult admission. This occurs on the first Saturday of every month.
11 am - 12ish pm
Friends of the Conservatory hosts free family-friendly activities on the 1st Saturday monthly from 11 am - 12 pm (they often run later than noon). Activities will rotate and include activities such as coloring, origami, live music, and more!
Programming: Education + Cultural Arts Events
A glimpse into the lower greenhouse. Photo credit: Paige Smith.
Expanding understanding of our natural world through science and horticulture education and offering experiential cultural arts events is at the heart of everything we do. Enjoy our guided tours and information on our rare plant collection, unique workshops, and music-dance-visual arts events that connect community in our “living botany museum.” Check out our offerings and find a variety of enriching and inclusive events and activities that celebrate science, arts & culture, history, architecture, music, and more.
Advocating for Preservation
For more than 40 years, the Friends of the Conservatory has led the effort to preserve the Volunteer Park Conservatory raising more than $3million for restorations and improvements. We partner with Seattle Parks & Recreation in maintaining our Conservatory, welcoming community into our spaces, and engaging in public advocacy campaigns to improve this living landmark. Learn more about our Historic Preservation in the Get Involved section.
A Community of Volunteers
FOC Volunteer Keith (seated) and FOC Board Member John at the May Plant Sale. Photo credit: Christopher Miller.
The Conservatory needs people like you! Every year, community members donate over 3,500 hours to the Friends of the Conservatory. Share your ‘super powers,’ meet folks, and learn new skills while you contribute to education, arts programming, and conservation. There are many opportunities available - event support, social media, Plant Sales, Gift Shop sales, outreach, graphic art and lots more. We’re growing everyday with your active participation at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!