Neukom Vivarium, Seattle

Name: Neukom Vivarium
Address: Elliott Ave, Seattle, 98121, United States
Telephone: (206) 332-1378

#66 among attractions in Seattle

Monuments and statues, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

Neukom Vivarium is a 2006 mixed media installation by American artist Mark Dion, located at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington, United States. The work features a 60-foot Western hemlock that fell outside of Seattle in 1996, acting as a nurse log within an 80-foot greenhouse. According to the Seattle Art Museum, which operates the park, the tree "inhabits an art system" consisting of bacteria, fungi, insects, lichen and plants. The installation supplies magnifying glasses to visitors wanting a closer inspection; they are provided field guides in the form of tiles. ()

Completed: 2006 (18 years ago)Coordinates: 47°36'57"N, 122°21'14"W

Address

Elliott AveDowntown Seattle (Belltown)Seattle 98121 United States

Contact

(206) 332-1378

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Day trips

Neukom Vivarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Center, Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Pacific Science Center.

0.5 miN
Park
Seattle Center, Seattle
12 min walk • Seattle Center is a vibrant cultural hub located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. This 74-acre park-like campus is home to some of the city's most prominent landmarks, including the iconic Space Needle and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP).
0.4 miNE
Landmark modern spire with city vistas
Space Needle, Seattle
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0.5 miNE
Experience Music Project
Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle, the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, presents a dynamic fusion of music, sci-fi, and pop culture in a singularly designed architectural marvel. Founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000, the museum is a nonprofit organization...
~1600 ftNE
Museum with immersive rotating exhibits
Pacific Science Center, Seattle
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~520 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle
3 min walk • Nestled against the backdrop of Elliott Bay in Seattle, the Olympic Sculpture Park presents a harmonious blend of art and nature. This outdoor museum, free to the public, spans nine acres of an urban green space where art and ecology converge to offer a unique cultural...
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle
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0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Seattle
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~1660 ftNE
Park, Cafe
Tilikum Place, Seattle
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~380 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Father and Son, Seattle
2 min walk • Father and Son is an outdoor 2005 fountain and sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, installed at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington. It is made of stainless steel, aluminum, water and bronze.
~1780 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle
9 min walk • The Seattle Children's Theatre is a resident theatre for young audiences in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1975. Its main performances are at the Seattle Center in a 482-seat and a 275-seat theatre, from September through June.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Neukom Vivarium?

Nearby attractions include Father and Son, Seattle (2 min walk), Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle (3 min walk), P-Patch, Seattle (5 min walk), Bay Street End, Seattle (6 min walk).

How to get to Neukom Vivarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Neukom Vivarium:

Bus

1st Ave & Broad St • Lines: 19, 2, 24, 33 (3 min walk)
2nd Ave & Broad St • Lines: 123 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Victoria, Seattle-Winslow (30 min walk)
Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (25 min walk)

Train

Seattle Center (11 min walk)
Westlake Center (22 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (16 min walk)
3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (28 min walk)

Tram

Westlake & Denny • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (19 min walk)
Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (21 min walk)

Light rail

Westlake • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)
University Street • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)