Chihuly in the Botanic Garden Education Experiences

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Discover the incredible world of glass art with Chihuly in the Botanic Garden. From September through to April 2025, witness Adelaide Botanic Garden become home to a collection of work by artist Dale Chihuly in an Australian exclusive exhibition.

With a range of learning experiences designed to engage students of all ages, Chihuly in the Botanic Garden is a unique opportunity for students to visit an event by the world’s most celebrated contemporary glass artist and discover South Australia as a centre of glass excellence.

The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Schools Education Program is supported by the Department for Education.

Dale Chihuly, Sapphire Star, 2010, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide, Australia, installed 2024 © 2010 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
Photograph by Nathaniel Willson

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Teacher PD: Chihuly in the Botanic Garden

Join the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium education team and Makers Empire to explore different ways to engage your learners!

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Educator led workshop

Be guided through Adelaide Botanic Garden as the setting for a collection of works by artist, Dale Chihuly.

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Makers Empire: Watching Glass Grow

A challenge course to learn about how glass is made and how artists look at nature to inspire their artwork

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In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly (self guided)

Groupings of Chihuly’s glass sculptures erupt from the lush rainforest inside our magnificent Bicentennial Conservatory

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Self Guided trail

Explore Chihuly in the Botanic Garden at your own pace with support from self-guided resources

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