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Welcome to the Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden has 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover. Try one of our seasonal walks, let your kids roll down the hills of the Nature Play Garden, or explore what’s in bloom. Plan ahead and get the best admission pricing or learn about our free admission opportunities

 

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Nature Play Garden

Nature Play Garden
Regular Garden hours
This garden features a series of multisensory areas, rolling hills, a willow tunnel, boulders for climbing, and natural “rooms” defined by arborvitae and hornbeams. A perfect place for nature play.

Tram Tours

Grand Tram Tours 
Late April through October, weather permitting 
Join a 35-minute narrated tour to get acquainted with the Garden’s history and science, take in beautiful views, and stop off (optional) to tour additional Garden sites. Board at the Welcome Plaza.

The Greenhouses

The Greenhouses
Regular Garden hours
Stop by Regenstein Center and visit our Greenhouses. As the cold weather settles in, warm up and admire year-round blooms.

 
 

Plan Your Day

Make it a great visit to the Garden. See below for the perfect path, whether you are coming to stroll, find the gorgeous bird or flower, take photos, shop, eat, or just have fun with your family.

Garden View Café
Garden View Café
Shop
The Garden Shop
Garden Walks
Garden Walks
 
Birding
Birding
What's in bloom
What's in Bloom
Bingo
Bingo
 
Biking
Biking
Natural Areas
Natural Areas
Photography
Photography
 
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Mobile App
Mobile App
Conifers
Conifers
 

Today's Hours

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Open today 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Members only: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Garden View Café: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
Garden Shop: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

plant giveaway

Plant Giveaway

May 14 – September 28
Wednesday – Friday: 
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Saturday & Sunday: 
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Fall Bulb Sale

Members only
Friday, October 10
10 a.m. – 2 p.m

Burnstein Hall

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