VISITING THE CONSERVATORY
HOURS, ADMISSIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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Monday . . . Closed
Tuesday . . . 10a - 4p
Wednesday . . . 10a - 4p
Thursday . . . 10a - 4p
Friday . . . 10a - 4p
Saturday . . . 10a - 4p
Sunday . . . 10a - 4p
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Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) offers single-day passes and annual passes. All admission fees are collected through the onsite kiosks. SPR kiosks accept payments by card or single dollar bills only.
Single-Day Passes:
Adult (18+) … $6
Youth (6-17) … $4
Child (5 and under)… Free
College Student, Senior (65+), Military, Adaptive… $4
Annual Passes:
The SPR annual pass grants unlimited visits to Volunteer Park Conservatory for one year from the date of purchase. Annual passes must be purchased in-person with the Greeter’s assistance, so they may provide your physical card on-the-spot.Individual … $30
Family/Household … $40
The purchase of an SPR annual pass does not include FOC membership.
FOC receives $5 for each annual pass sold onsite by SPR. Consider paying a bit more than the day-pass price to enjoy a year of visits while supporting FOC with your purchase!
Please note: the last passes of the day are sold at 3:45 pm to allow time to visit before closing at 4:00 pm.
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First Thursdays of each month are free! No reservations or tickets needed.
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We strive to make the Conservatory and our programs accessible to all.
Disability parking is located in front of the building.
The Conservatory is accessible with paved paths for wheelchairs and walkers.
Accessible restrooms are at the public bathrooms adjacent to the Conservatory building.
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Free parking is available throughout Volunteer Park on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Visitors are welcome and encouraged to take photographs that are designated for personal use only. Tripods are prohibited in the Conservatory. Professional and commercial photography require additional permitting. Contact Seattle Parks and Recreation Events or the City of Seattle for assistance.
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/rentals-and-permits/outdoor-ceremony-reservations
FOC is only able to provide this contact information (see below) as SPR and the City of Seattle fully handle after-hours permitting and scheduling of ceremonies and photoshoots for the venue.
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The following items are not permitted inside the Conservatory:
Weapons, knives, firearms.
Tripods and commercial camera equipment.
Folding chairs or stools.
Bikes, scooters, and rollerblades.em description
PALM HOUSE GIFT SHOP
GRAB A GIFT & SUPPORT THE GREENHOUSE
The Palm House Gift Shop is operated by Friends of the Conservatory and supported by volunteers. If you’d like to join the team, please fill out our volunteer application.
You Can’t Miss the Gift Shop
Our quaint gift shop nestled behind the tropical canopies in the conservatory offers a wide variety of plants and locally made botanically-inspired gifts—including conservatory-grown plants and cuttings, nature books, jewelry, greeting cards, stationary, pots, plant care products, children’s toys and more!
All proceeds from the shop support and enhance the Conservatory. We appreciate your continued support!
*Online ordering not available at this time.
For inquiries regarding the Palm House Gift Shop, volunteering in the gift shop, products, selling your products, partnerships, purchases, etc:
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FOC Members receive 15% off all purchases in the Palm House Gift Shop. Memberships can be purchased and renewed here, although FOC encourages online membership purchases when possible.
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