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.
Included With Your Ticket
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.
The Lenhardt Library
Open select hours
Discover one of the great treasures of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Lenhardt Library is located in the Regenstein Center.
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.
Today's Hours
Open today 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Members only: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Garden View Café: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Garden Shop: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Know Before You Go
Review our Membership FAQs to get detailed information about Member policies, or click below for the basics on admission prices, transportation options, and more.