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Community invited to learn more about Volunteer Park Amphitheater Replacement

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Volunteer Park Trust invite the community to learn more about the Volunteer Park Amphitheater Replacement project on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E. The Seattle Park District Major Projects Challenge Fund provides $900,000 in… [ Keep reading ]

Construction begins on Seattle Asian Art Museum Renovation and Expansion

Public Groundbreaking Ceremony Commemorates Start of Work on Major Project to Preserve and Expand Museum’s Historic Art Deco Building in Seattle’s Volunteer Park Seattle Art Museum (SAM) executives, joined by City of Seattle leaders, project donors and supporters, and members of the community, gathered at the Seattle Asian Art Museum… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Asian Art Museum Community Meeting on March 1

You are invited to attend a community meeting to learn more about the construction process and timeline for the renovation and expansion of the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The $54 million project will preserve the building’s original Art Deco façade, improve the museum’s infrastructure, protect the collection with climate control and… [ Keep reading ]

Community input needed for renovation and proposed expansion of the Seattle Asian Art Museum

On Sat., Dec. 10, 2016 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to attend a meeting about the renovation and proposed expansion of the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The meeting will be held at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect St. in Volunteer Park. It is… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to learn about the renovation and proposed expansion of the Seattle Asian Art Museum

On Sat., Nov. 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to attend a community meeting at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect St. in Volunteer Park about the renovation and proposed expansion of its historic building. This meeting is co-hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Art Museum invites the community to learn about the renovation and proposed expansion of the Seattle Asian Art Museum

On Sat., Oct. 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to attend a community meeting at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM), 1400 E Prospect St. in Volunteer Park for the renovation and proposed expansion of the SAAM building. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteer Park Conservatory temporarily closes

Seattle Parks and Recreation will close the Volunteer Park Conservatory on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 through Wednesday November 11, 2015. Seattle Parks and Recreation is replacing the existing 21 year old heating and venting controls.  The new controls will greatly improve operation and energy efficiency at the Conservatory. The Volunteer… [ Keep reading ]

Young artists find inspiration in the Conservatory

Seattle’s park system has served as a muse to many artists. It’s not uncommon to see paintings of the Green Lake path or photos taken from Kerry Park. The Volunteer Park Conservatory is another perfect place to find inspiration, and that’s exactly where 10 youth curators found it this year…. [ Keep reading ]

Find rare blooms at the Friends of the Conservatory Plant Sale

Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Conservatory Spring Plant Sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, on the lawn outside of the Volunteer Park Conservatory (1400 East Galer St.). The Spring Plant Sale features unique tropicals, orchids and rare cacti that are similar to the plants… [ Keep reading ]

Join Volunteer Park Trust for Spring Restoration Day

Join the Volunteer Park Trust from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, for Spring Restoration Day! Volunteers will be removing invasive plants, mulching and applying burlap to prevent future weed growth in a large bed near the Highland Street entrance at the west side of the park. Gloves and… [ Keep reading ]