Space Needle Renovation

In september 2017 the space needle commenced construction on the largest renovation project in its history the century project the renovation aimed to reveal the tower s internal structure and harken back to the original conceptual sketches all while expanding and improving its views.

Space needle renovation. Buy tickets limited tickets now available open daily monday wednesday 11 00am 6 00pm thursday sunday 11 00am 9 00pm. The renovation updated the structure s physical systems and elevated the visitor experience by dramatically enhancing the view. Pointing 605 feet into the clouds the space needle the famous saucer in the sky.

A renovation of the top of the space needle began in the summer of 2017 to add an all glass floor to the restaurant and replace the observation platform windows with floor to ceiling glass panels to more closely match the 1962 original concept sketches as well as upgrades and updates to the internal systems. The space needle is now open with limited capacity and industry leading elevating clean standards. Inside seattle s space needle after its 100 million makeover it is to seattle what the eiffel tower is to paris.

Built in 1962 for the world s fair the space needle has become the symbol of seattle. Flooring in the restaurant will be replaced with glass the observation deck will be. The more than 100 million renovation will be funded entirely by the wright family which owns the needle.

For upgrades and maintenance 100 million dollars was spent refurbishing. Details will emerge this fall says space needle spokesperson karen olson whose lofty plans include reinventing dining after all says olson we re the space needle. Why should we.

Now 56 years later the space needle is unveiling a massive renovation with many of the new spaces now open to visitors.