Plan Your Visit
Member Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Public Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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. Your admission also includes our popular seasonal attractions: Butterflies & Blooms, Model Railroad Garden, and Grand Tram Tours. This summer's feature is Love in Bloom.
Plan ahead and get the best admission pricing or learn about our free admission opportunities.
Included With Your Visit
Model Railroad Garden
May to October, weather permitting
Step into a world of G-scale (garden scale) inspiration with 19 model trains running on 19 tracks, passing by miniature American landmarks and surrounded by more than 300 plant varieties.
Butterflies & Blooms
End of May to Labor Day, weather permitting
Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with hundreds of live tropical butterfly species from around the globe, as well as species native to Illinois.
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.
Plan Your Day
Attraction Hours
Garden View Café 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Garden Shop 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Tai Chi Fundamental Yang 24
7 Mondays:
September 25 – November 13
(no class October 30)
8 – 9 a.m.
7 Thursdays:
September 28 – November 16
(no class November 2)
8 – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi Experienced Yang 24
7 Mondays:
September 25 – November 13
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
(no class October 30)
7 Thursdays:
September 28 – November 16
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
(no class November 2)
