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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Enjoy free Conservatory admission from 10 am to 4 pm. This occurs each month on the first Thursday.
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Join us on November 21st for our annual open house and the unveiling of our new winter display!! 4:30-7pm (this is a free event)
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Join us for an intimate concert with Katherine VanBebber from 12-1pm on November 29th (suggested $10 donation)
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Come enjoy the Conservatory at night! We will have treats and free activities happening throughout the park! December 4th 5-8pm
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Meet Shanta, our Conservatory Santa! Shanta will be here on December 6th and 13th from 11am-2pm
Suggested $10 donation per photo
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Bill McJohn plays harp in the conservatory. A truly magical experience! December 20th and 27th 1-2p
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!