

The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers for our audiences. As part of this commitment and as a first step, we are excited to launch an Equitable Admissions Pilot. Through this initiative, the Garden enthusiastically commits to the following:
To increase access, the Garden offers 52 free days a year; free daily admission for Illinois educators, active-duty military personnel, and veterans; and participants in certain public benefit programs. In addition, the Equitable Admissions Pilot offers free admission year-round and free meeting space to organizations or affinity groups that meet two or more of the following criteria:
*Learning and Public Program initiatives include the following: Windy City Harvest, Budburst, Interpretation, and the Science Career Continuum
For Eligible Organizations and Groups: How to Schedule Your Visit
We welcome you and your organization to schedule a visit! To schedule a visit, or if you have any questions, please email Click here to show mail address.
More information about free days can be found here.
Following are criteria for reserving meeting and gathering spaces:
**Please send requests at least two weeks in advance. Requests are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis