Chihuly Garden and Glass is a museum in Seattle, Washington dedicated to the works of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. The museum opened in 2012 and features a large collection of Chihuly's glass sculptures, as well as installations and exhibits that showcase his work and the art of glassblowing.
The museum is located in the Seattle Center, near other popular attractions such as the Space Needle and the Museum of Pop Culture. The indoor and outdoor exhibits cover a total of 1.5 acres and are designed to showcase the vibrant colors and intricate shapes of Chihuly's glass creations.
One of the most impressive installations is the Glasshouse, a 40-foot-tall structure that features a suspended sculpture made up of 1,340 individual glass pieces. Other notable exhibits include the Persian Ceiling, a colorful display of thousands of glass pieces inspired by the bazaars of Istanbul, and the Ikebana and Float Boat installations, which feature delicate glass flowers and brightly colored glass balls floating on water.
The museum also offers live glassblowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop, where visitors can watch skilled artisans create beautiful glass pieces using traditional techniques. In addition to the exhibits and demonstrations, the museum has a café and a gift shop that sells Chihuly-inspired merchandise.