Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,124 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Volunteer Park Conservatory, Victorian greenhouse in Volunteer Park, Seattle, US

The Volunteer Park Conservatory is a glass and wood structure in Seattle containing five display houses with tropical plants, seasonal flowers, cacti, bromeliads, and ferns organized into separate climate zones. The layout allows visitors to move through different plant habitats, with each space maintaining conditions suited to specific botanical needs.

The conservatory was proposed in 1893, and Seattle bought its design and framework from the Hitchings Company of New York. The Victorian greenhouse, modeled on London's Crystal Palace, was among the earliest additions to City Park, renamed Volunteer Park in 1901. The park itself was landscaped from 1904 using plans by the Olmsted Brothers, with John Charles Olmsted as principal designer.

The park was renamed Volunteer Park in 1901 for volunteers of the Spanish–American War, and the conservatory took that name. Its orchid collection began in 1921 as a gift from Mrs. Anna H. Clise. Docents give tours on the plant collections and the building's history, and the seasonal house is replanted six times a year.

The greenhouse is relatively small and compactly organized, meaning a visit typically takes one to two hours. The different rooms are easily walkable and clearly labeled, allowing visitors to move between zones without difficulty.

The lunette window above the main entrance, called the peacock window, is the only original wood and glass piece left from 1912 after two renovations; it was restored in 2000. In 1981 Richard Spaulding added a hand-blown stained green glass canopy, "Homage in Green", to the entry vestibule, with further green glass pieces in 1982 and 1995.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,124 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Part of
Volunteer Park
GPS coordinates
47.63200,-122.31500
Latest update
October 28, 2026 12:40
Around this place
Show the full map
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Volunteer Park Conservatory - Victorian greenhouse in Volunteer Park, Seattle, US » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.