The Chicago Botanic Garden opened over 50 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has grown into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. The Garden …
The Chicago Botanic Garden opened over 50 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has grown into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection. Windy City Harvest is the Garden's education and jobs-training program helps to bring food, health, and jobs to the community. Learn more. Every year, more than one million people visit the Garden's 28 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline.
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Apr 7, 2025
We have been here many times, year round, the last was to see the annual orchid show. If you like bonsai, the Regenstein Center has the largest collection in the U.S. The Japanese islands are interes…Full review by 197marian
Mar 31, 2025
If you have visited the Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, you must make time to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden in north suburban Glencoe, Located at 1000 Lake…Full review by Taylor B
Feb 28, 2025
Come join us at the amazing Chicago Botanic Gardens ‘25 theme: INDIA BLOOMS, annual Orchid Show. February 8- March 23rd. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I am a member of the Orchid Society, recently, and this sho…Full review by ellecatherine2016
I am over 62. Is there a discounted senior membership fee?
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According to the CBG website, they offer Household & Individual membership options for a 1 or 2 year period, and a "National" membership available to those living more than …
According to the CBG website, they offer Household & Individual membership options for a 1 or 2 year period, and a "National" membership available to those living more than 75 miles away from the Garden. No senior nor other specialty category discounts are mentioned.
What is there to see at botanical garden in march?
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There are greenhouses but I do not know if they are open for visitors during COVID. You would need to contact them or possibly the info is available on their website. As for …
There are greenhouses but I do not know if they are open for visitors during COVID. You would need to contact them or possibly the info is available on their website. As for what's blooming outdoors, depending on how much warm weather we get between now and your proposed visit date, I'd expect to see early spring blooms: scilla, snowdrops, Lenten rose, crocuses, and with any luck, the first daffodils. I normally don't make my first visit of the season to the Garden until late April, just because there's not that much blooming before that. outdoors.
Are there indoor exhibits during the winter and early spring months?
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Due to COVID-19, all indoor exhibits are off-limits. No idea what things will be like in the coming winter or spring. In normal times, there are greenhouses and buildings to visit, year round. …
Due to COVID-19, all indoor exhibits are off-limits. No idea what things will be like in the coming winter or spring. In normal times, there are greenhouses and buildings to visit, year round. Check the Botanic Garden website for up-to-date information..
We will be passing through town on Sunday Aug 1, with our small pop-up travel trailer. Does the botanical gardens allow trailer parking, and if so is there an increased fee? I see some posts that say you can walk in from nearby hotel parking, would that be a better option?
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Depending on the size, imagining from your description it’s not a Winnebago rather similar to an SUV I imagine you can purchase parking in advance online. I advise calling or sending a …
Depending on the size, imagining from your description it’s not a Winnebago rather similar to an SUV I imagine you can purchase parking in advance online. I advise calling or sending a request online as they are very accommodating, particularly under these strange days. Travel safe. Enjoy your trip.
Can you use your library card for entrance to the Garden?
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April 2025: Chicago Public Library card holders may reserve 2 free admission passes to Chicago Botanic per calendar year. (Probably still have to pay parking.) Go to: Explore More …
April 2025: Chicago Public Library card holders may reserve 2 free admission passes to Chicago Botanic per calendar year. (Probably still have to pay parking.) Go to: Explore More Illinois and look up the Chicago Botanic Garden listing.
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