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Chihuly At Union Station
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1717 Pacific Ave Rm 1310Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 572-9310
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
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- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Chihuly At Union Station
9 reviews in English
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Review from Mary L.
Colorado Springs, CO
2/7/2012
Uh, it's gorgeous, and it's free! How can anyone object to this? The colors are so vivid and so much full of life. This inspires the imagination more than fluffy clouds against a blue sky.
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Review from Robin Z.
Updated - 1/29/2012 5 photos
Wouldn't it be nice to own a luxury yacht and have it decorated with Chihuly art like this tycoon (http://www.utsandiego....)? Ah yes, must be nice...
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1/27/2012
I don't know how they keep the trains on time but this is one of the more beautiful train stations… Read more »
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Review from Yuri K.
Torrance, CA
12/9/2011
After checking out the bridge, continue into the great historic architectural courthouse to see more of Dale Chihuly's glasswork. Large open spaces with large windows complimenting the beautiful artworks he's created. The fusion of old and new blends quite well here.
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Review from tammy c.
College Station, TX
7/24/2010 3 photos
Shhhhhh...... This semi-secret Chihuly glass installation is amazing! And free!
There is the Chihuly glass chandelier smack dab in the middle of the domed building.
You are then surrounded on all four sides with colorful works of art. My favorite is the window full of orange glass discs. I am reminded of some unearthly field of jellyfish that I want to reach out and stroke.
Plus you can see some fantastic views of the Tacoma waterfront, Tacoma dome, Glass Bridge and Mt. Rainer.
Fantastic. Free. Fun.Listed in: Tacoma!
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Review from J W.
Charlotte, NC
11/10/2011
The glass art work really breaks up the antique/historic architecture of this beautiful courthouse!
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Review from cathy g.
Seattle, WA
3/17/2010
Captivating! Fascinating!
It's a huge, drafty space with glorious bug your eyes out glass sculptures which you can't see very many places. -
Review from Josafena C.
Burien, WA
1/4/2009
I attended an evening function here recently and I must extend an urgent warning to dress warmly if you plan to visit. It's beautiful but cavernous, not the sort of place where you can wear a tiny dress and expect not to hear your teeth chatter. Verrrry drafty.
The catered food provided by the Station was just slightly above mediocre, but the server/bartender service was excellent - professional and very friendly. Whether the band at your function is awesome or horrific, the acoustics are so abysmal you won't know the difference. Restrooms are surprisingly basic (but clean) and perhaps a bit scarce, or maybe just hard to find. Security was impressive; not only was the facility well supervised, the parking lot was closely watched as well.
Fantastic looking facility, particularly the Chihuly artwork and upward architecture. Nice layout, with a balcony surround allowing you to check out party attendees from afar to decide whom you'd like to talk to next. Or avoid. Whichever. -
Review from Tricia H.
Keyport, WA
8/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
EXTRA CHIHULY PHOTO OP!! If doors are locked...look for one that says "enter". The guard loves the locked door dance. Be ready to show ID.
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Review from Maria C.
Seattle, WA
1/26/2006
I traveled on a train in the "old days" that stopped at Union Station back when it was a seedy stop for Amtrak, but that's all changed now and it's a courthouse with an amazing public space chock full of Chihuly glass installations, including his famous medusa chandelier. Worth a visit, especially if you cross the Chihuly bridge from the Museum of Glass. Free public art is good and the historic and restored Union Station with its dome top is a great place to see it.
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