Neukom Vivarium (Seattle, Washington)

USA / Washington / Seattle / Seattle, Washington / Elliot Avenue, 2900
 public aquarium / oceanarium / seaquarium, greenhouse, interesting place

Neukom Vivarium, 2006
Artist: Mark Dion
art.seattleartmuseum.org/objects/32046/neukom-vivarium

This living installation of a 60 ft Western Hemlock nurse log is in an 80 ft long climate controlled greenhouse. The tree was brought in from the Green River Watershed.

The display includes magnifying glasses to view the log's decay and the life arising from it. Originally titled Seattle Vivarium, it was renamed to reflect the generous family that paid for it.

The Vivarium can only be shown when there is a volunteer staffer available in the room.
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Coordinates:   47°36'57"N   122°21'15"W
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