
Plan your visit
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
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.

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
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.
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