W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory — Attraction in Tacoma

Absolutely beautiful! With Covid-19 safety measures they were open by appt only when we went a couple weeks ago which was actually really fantastic because they schedule it in 30 min increments and you and your group (up to 4 or 5, I believe, from same household. Please verify for yourself) have the place to yourself!! The cost of entry is per group (not per individual) and is by suggested donation. We paid $20 for a group of 4 of us and also received a discount on any purchases from the gift store, plants purchases included. I was concerned that 30 minutes wouldn't be enough time but it was perfect timing and we even had a few moments left to check out the plants they grow and sell there too. Dedicated parking is located right outside front door to the building and is limited but we had no problem. The woman working there that day was extremely nice and helpful. After letting us in and getting us started she let us explore on our own and told us where to find her when we were done or needed help. They have some resident koi fish that are fun to watch as...

We were in town visiting family and they took us here initially to check out Seymour Conservatory. The conservatory is a Victorian-style glasshouse, that has that classic, almost storybook look with its dome and curved glass panes. Inside, it feels like stepping into a lush little oasis, warm, humid air with the scent of flowers and greenery wrapping around you. There is a white selection of tropical plants, Seasonal floral displays, Cactus and succulents. The vibe is tranquil, colorful and intimate. We also saw the yellow frogs also called the golden dart frog which fun fact: they’re considered the most poisonous frog species on Earth but frogs bred in conservatories or zoos aren’t toxic, since their diet lacks the specific alkaloid-rich insects from their rainforest home that produce the poison. The lady working at the gift shop even gave us recommendation to visit the beautiful Stadium Highschool featured in the movie 10 Things I Hate About You. If you’re in town please visit Tacoma’s most picturesque hidden gem. Entrance is free and they have a box provided...

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony here in July. We had been to the conservatory a handful of times together and had fond memories of going there. So we thought it would be special to get married there since we only wanted close family to attend the actual ceremony. Well, it was beyond special. Of the ten to 20 times I had gone to the conservatory over the years with and without my husband prior to our wedding, it was beautiful every time. But I have NEVER seen it so beautiful and magical as it was on our wedding day. It truly blew me away the amount and variety of outstandingly beautiful plants they had crammed in there! Man, it was cool!! I am forever grateful to the conservatory for making our special day so beautiful and memorable. I know this review and these photos are long overdue, but I hope you know how grateful we are. Thank you thank...