In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly

Wander the Conservatory’s lush rainforest to glimpse Chihuly’s glass sculptures sprouting within, and discover the fascinating story of his inspirations and innovations.

Dive deep into the world of Dale Chihuly with this accompanying exhibition that explores the celebrated artist’s life, career, inspirations, epic installations, and his remarkable influence on contemporary glass art. 

Groupings of Chihuly’s glass sculptures erupt from the lush rainforest inside our magnificent Bicentennial Conservatory, where they appear to sprout like ‘hybrid plants’ from the vegetation within. Writhing and twisting, they echo the vivid colours and bizarre forms of wild tropical plants.

The exhibition offers tantalising glimpses behind the doors of the Chihuly hot shop and insights into how those towering sculptures placed throughout the Botanic Garden were conceived, transported and built on site. 

This is also the venue for the exciting Moore Critters children's competition. Young visitors are invited to use their imagination to draw a creature that has adapted to live in Dale Chihuly’s colourful world. Each month, leading South Australian glass artist, Tom Moore will select a winner and create that critter in glass at the JamFactory hotshop. At the end of the exhibition, winners can take home their own Tom Moore glass original!

Dates: Open daily from Friday 27 September 2024 - Tuesday 29 April 2025

Times: 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3:30pm)

Cost: $14.00 for adults, $12.00 concession, Free for children 12 years and younger.
We welcome companion card holders. 

Location: Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden

Accessibility: For more information on accessibility and how to best experience Chihuly in the Botanic Garden, please see our Access Guide and map.

Tickets can be pre-booked via link below and are also available on the door. Please note this is a cashless venue.

HEAT POLICY: In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly will close at 2pm (last entry 1.30pm) on days when the weather is forecast to reach 36 degrees centigrade, for the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers. When the forecast temperature is 40 degrees or higher In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly will not open all day. For ticket enquiries affected by these closures, please email botanic.exhibitions@sa.gov.au

Looking for a truly memorable gift?  Treat your loved one to a ticket to In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly or Chihuly nights, or check out our other exciting events on the program throughout the season. Gift cards found here! 


Dale Chihuly, Red Bulbous Reeds, 2022 © Chihuly Studio