Long-awaited Chihuly glass exhibit opens

The "Northwest Room," including some of Dale Chihuly’s early experiments with glass along with with Edward S. Curtis photogravures, Northwest Coast Indian baskets and American Indian trade blankets is seen during a preview of the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit at the Seattle Center, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Seattle. The "Sealife Room" is seen just beyond. The new, permanent 1.5 acre exhibit is located near the base of the Space Needle and opens to the public Monday, May 21. It looks at the career of Chihuly and features an eight-gallery exhibition hall, conservatory and garden as well as a cafe with a selection of Chihuly's collections of vintage accordions, radios, clocks and other mid-century memorabilia. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)