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Grab a friend and explore the five tropical environments the Conservatory has to offer!

Docent Tours & Group Visits

We are not currently accepting docent tour requests.

Explore the Conservatory on your own with a group or arrange to have a Conservatory docent lead your group through our collections and exhibitions.

If you are bringing a group of 6 or more, giving us notice at least two weeks in advance will ensure you have the best possible experience. Advance notice is required to take advantage of our group rate for groups of 15+.

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Thank you! Your request has been received! We will contact you within 5 business days with confirmation.

Important note: the Docent Program is volunteer-run. We will do our best to assign a docent to your group, but cannot guarantee availability on your preferred date.

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Youth Groups & Schools

A visit to the Conservatory is an inspire field trip and an opportunity to learn about plants, nature, and art.

Group of children (<13 in age) with chaperones:

Teachers and adults accompanying kids pay $4/adult
Kids age 5 and under are free
Daily pass stickers required for both adults and kids

School group of teens (between 13-18)

Group up to 25 pay $25.
Additional $25 for 26-50 people. (i.e. $50 for 26-50people, $75 for 51-75 people) Group activities must be approved and scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Limits on group size may apply.
Daily Pass Stickers required for both teachers and students.

Adult Groups

Group of 15 or less adults with or without guided tour:

Standard Admission. All adults in group pay $4 each.
Group leader can make a single payment in gift shop.
Daily Pass Stickers required for each person.

Tour Topics

Conservatory tropical and subtropical collections, including bromeliads, ferns, palms, cacti, orchids, and seasonal plants
How Seattle Parks horticulturists work behind-the-scenes, plant production and acquisition
How the Conservatory operates as a US Fish and Wildlife repository for confiscated plants
Conservatory architecture and artworks, the Homage in Green glass canopy, the 1912 lunette window, and the iron Tillandsia trees
Conservatory construction history, renovations, and future design plans
Community involvement and volunteerism, how the nonprofit Friends of the Conservatory and the Seattle Parks Department cooperate to support the Conservatory and host community events
The Palm House Gift Shop and Resource Center

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Volunteer Park Conservatory

1400 East Galer Street

Seattle, Washington, USA 98112

Volunteer Park Conservatory is operated under a cooperative agreement between Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Friends of the Conservatory. The Friends of the Conservatory is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. EIN 91-1105548.

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