Chicago Botanic Garden

ENJOY YOUR VISIT — 2008 Exhibitions



Lenhardt Library
Throughout the Year


Visit the Lenhardt Library throughout the year and enjoy its exhibitions, each of which also features a talk.

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Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America
May 10 – October 26


The Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America has chugged into its ninth season at the Chicago Botanic Garden. A family favorite, this enchanting outdoor exhibition takes visitors from coast to coast with model trains, miniature representations of America's best-loved landmarks, and colorful small-scale gardens.

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Children's International Painting Competition
June 5 – 30

As part of its World Environment Day celebration, the Garden will unveil the United Nations Environment Programme's International Children’s Painting Competition (ICPC) exhibition at a special awards ceremony sponsored by Bayer Corporation.

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Fine Art of Fiber – Showcase of Fiber Arts
November 7 – 9

Gorgeous quilts, wonderful wearable art, luxurious knits, and delightful woven textiles will be on display during the 12th annual Fine Art of Fiber. Highlighting this event is a fiber art exhibition featuring more than 150 pieces, including contemporary as well as traditional quilts, wall hangings, clothing, dolls, fabrics and beadwork.

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Wonderland Express
November 28, 2008 – January 4, 2009

Take a magical trip to a winter wonderland exhibition of twinkling lights and holiday beauty at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Outside, 750,000 white lights sparkle and welcome you and your family to the Garden's wonderland. Inside the Regenstein Center, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls and through dozens of Chicago's favorite landmarks.

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