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. 

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

** Please note that due to the extreme heat forecast for Sunday 15 December, the In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly exhibition will be closed all day to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers. If this impacts your planned visit, please email botanic.exhibitions@sa.gov.au for ticketing inquiries.**

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


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 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