WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory

WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory In 1908 the Conservatory at Wright Park opened through a generous gift from William W. Seymour. We welcome dialogue with the public. W.W.

This historical glass gem features a permanent collection of rare, unusual, and endangered plants, as well as changing floral exhibits. Seymour Conservatory is a facility of Metro Parks Tacoma. Please be aware your comments are subject to public disclosure laws and will be screened periodically for the following:

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From May 25 through June 2, the Conservatory will be closed. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you ...
05/19/2026

From May 25 through June 2, the Conservatory will be closed. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you on your next visit.

Some of our favorite blooms recently🌸 Please note that from Monday, May 25 through Tuesday, June 2, the W.W. Seymour Con...
05/14/2026

Some of our favorite blooms recently🌸 Please note that from Monday, May 25 through Tuesday, June 2, the W.W. Seymour Conservatory will be closed to the public. The building is available for pre-arranged facility rentals. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you on your next visit!

Spring is in the air and it’s time to start thinking about flowers! The Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is June ...
05/11/2026

Spring is in the air and it’s time to start thinking about flowers! The Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is June 6 –7. The festival features activities for adults and kids with workshops, garden tours, food trucks, art and garden vendors, keynote speakers, wine tasting, and so much more!

Admission to the festival is FREE but some workshops, garden tours and nature walks require registration. Space is limited. Register at www.parkstacoma.gov/ptdflowergardenfest

MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS
Take home your one-of-a-kind creations. Choose from these workshops:
💮Introduction to Bonsai
💮Magical Woodland Terrarium
💮Bridgerton and The Language of Flowers
💮Create a Fairy Garden

GUIDED GARDEN TOURS
Tour the Japanese garden with the expert horticulturists who help maintain and design it. A historian accompanies the tour to talk about the history and stories surrounding the garden.

PAINT & SIP WORKSHOPS
Join local artists in the Rose Garden for this one-of-a-kind experience. Sip on a selection of curated wines and follow along with the instructor to create a unique work of art to take home.

PAINT & PUNCH WORKSHOPS
Kid-friendly! These workshops are designed especially for youth. Participants can follow along with the instructor to paint a unique work of art.

MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
Kid-friendly! Designed just for kids. Get creative in the garden and take home your one-of-a-kind creations. Choose from these workshops:
💮Bird Feeders
💮Planter Boxes

CHILDREN’S NATURE WALK
Kid-friendly! Join our Park Guides for a special Youth Nature Walk through the beautiful Native Plant Garden. Designed for curious young explorers!

CHILDREN’S WONDER & GROW GARDEN
Kid-friendly! Explore the storybook-themed garden area featuring nature activities for kids of all ages.

BEER & WINE TASTING GARDEN
Meet up with friends at the Rose Garden to sample regional wines and craft beers.

Admission to the festival is free. Drop-in and join us for keynote speakers, food trucks, arts & crafts and garden vendors,

The festival is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers

Supported by TAPCO Credit Union BECU Lightcurve Internet Audacy Emma 94.1 Seattle Seattle Wolf South Sound Magazine West Sound Magazine O Bee Credit Union

Prop. 1 would invest up to $155 million in parks with no increase in current taxes.The bond proposal, which is going bef...
04/16/2026

Prop. 1 would invest up to $155 million in parks with no increase in current taxes.

The bond proposal, which is going before voters in a special election April 28, would invest in neighborhood parks, keep parks open and safe, create community gathering spaces, enhance sports and active lifestyles, and help people connect with nature and wildlife.

Learn more and don't forget to vote! Read about it at the link in the first comment.

Stop by today to say hello to our newest little additions🌵 Can you find them all?👀🧐
04/04/2026

Stop by today to say hello to our newest little additions🌵 Can you find them all?👀🧐

Spring has officially sprung🌸🌷💕
03/21/2026

Spring has officially sprung🌸🌷💕

Happy snow day, everyone❄️🌨️
03/13/2026

Happy snow day, everyone❄️🌨️

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at WW Seymour❤️😘
02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at WW Seymour❤️😘

Plant spotlight🌿💡This is our bakery orchid! At first glance, it might not look like an orchid, but swipe to the end to s...
02/04/2026

Plant spotlight🌿💡This is our bakery orchid! At first glance, it might not look like an orchid, but swipe to the end to see a closeup and you’ll see the resemblance. We think this orchid smells sweet, almost like a maple bar🍁 but what do you think? Come on by to give it a sniff and comment what you think below or tag your favorite local bakery!🧁

Plant spotlight🌿💡 This is our bakery orchid! At first glance, it might not look like an orchid, but swipe to the end to ...
02/04/2026

Plant spotlight🌿💡 This is our bakery orchid! At first glance, it might not look like an orchid, but swipe to the end to see a closeup and you’ll see the resemblance. We think this orchid smells sweet, almost like a maple bar🍁 but what do you think? Come on by to give it a sniff and comment what you think below or tag your favorite local bakery!🧁

Address

316 S. "G" Street
Tacoma, WA
98405

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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(253) 404-3975

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