Volunteer Park Conservatory
Seattle's historic greenhouse in Volunteer Park.
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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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We need your help reaching our Summer Challenge goals!
We have a few more days to raise $13,500 to meet our Summer Fundraising Challenge goal of $15,000!
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility and inspiration is essential.
The Volunteer Park Conservatory offers a serene escape, where you can reconnect with nature and rejuvenate your spirit.
The Friends of the Conservatory are committed to creating a space where anyone can visit the Volunteer Park Conservatory to discover the wonders of the plant world, learn about horticulture, explore the conservatory’s historic structure, and find solace amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Your support is crucial in maintaining this vital community resource. Your generous donation will help us:
Develop educational programs
Expand our outreach to underserved communities
Preserve this precious oasis for future generations
Philanthropic support has been vital in sustaining the Conservatory and supporting the community since 1980.
Originally founded to save the Conservatory from being torn down, today the Friends of the Conservatory is invested in not only continued capital improvements, but bringing the conservatory and its programming to a greater audience.
Help us to ensure that the community can continue to enjoy the Conservatory now and in the future.
Anything you can contribute to the campaign would be greatly appreciated. To make a difference, please donate today.
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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! -
FOC is offering gardener-guided tours the 3rd Tuesday of each month through October from 11 am to noon. Tickets available through Eventbrite. FOC members enjoy special pricing on tickets!
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!