| Artist | Doug Hollis |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Metal |
| Owner | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
A Sound Garden is a public art work on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) property adjacent to Magnuson Park in Seattle, Washington. It was created in 1982 by Doug Hollis. It is constructed with a number of metal tubes on weathervane-like apparatus that catch the wind and moan eerily.[1][2]
The Seattle grunge band Soundgarden took their name from this art work.[3][4]
Since 9/11, the facility, including the art installation, is on restricted access under threat level Yellow. Visitors may check in with the guards and walk from a parking area just inside the facility to the installation, approximately one quarter mile. Photo identification is required in order to enter the NOAA property and view the Sound Garden.[5] It may be visited on weekdays from 9am-5pm, but entry is closed an hour or so before 5pm.[6]
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