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START HERE TO PLAN A GREAT DAY AT OUR HISTORIC CONSERVATORY!
Plan your next
outing to visit one of the nation's premier conservatories — six
multi-faceted greenhouses and two grand exhibition halls. Or for
that special occasion — weddings, reunions, business meetings —
rent
one or all of our rooms.
Tour groups of 10
or more must pre-register for their Conservatory visit at
least one week in advance by calling 773-638-1766 ext. 25. School, camp,
and youth groups must pre-register by calling 773-638-1766 ext.
25, or
click here to visit
our Teacher page.
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HOURS
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The
Garfield Park Conservatory is "Open Every Day of the
Year" like its sister facility, the Lincoln Park
Conservatory.
Daily
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday:
9 am - 8 pm
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ADMISSION |
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Admission
to the Conservatory is FREE! We do ask for a suggested
donation during special events and exhibits. Please
check the
Shows and Events
page for more information.
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PARKING
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FREE
PARKING is just south of the Conservatory's main
entrance.
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
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The
Conservatory is wheelchair accessible. Three wheelchairs
are available for visitor use on a first come first
serve basis. Visitors using wheelchairs and those who
are otherwise unable to climb stairs may enter the
Conservatory at the Main Entrance, 300 N. Central Park
Ave., via the North or South ramps. After entering,
please proceed down the hall to the guard's desk. From
there, staff will escort the visitors to the exhibit
rooms.
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ROOM RENTALS
For that
special occasion — weddings, reunions, business meetings
— rent one of several Conservatory rooms.
For
information call (312) 746-5250.
Click here for information.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Visitors are welcome to
take photographs for their personal use.
A Chicago Park District Media
Permit is required for any of the following activities:
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Photography for commercial
uses such as catalogs, magazines, etc.
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Filming for any
commercial use.
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Filming/photography for
student productions.
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Non-commercial filming
and photos (e.g.
Wedding Photos).
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For additional information visit
the
Chicago Park District website's Permits Division, Department of Park Services website
or call (312) 742-5369.
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GIFT SHOP
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Visit the
newly renovated Garfield Park Conservatory Gift Shop for
exclusive arts, plants, gifts and books. The Gift Shop
features hand-crafted botanical arts made with real
specimens from the Conservatory’s plant collection,
potted plants from the Conservatory’s Desert House,
beautiful books and tasty chocolates.
Click here for information.
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REFRESHMENTS
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The Conservatory Gift
Shop offers a selection of Amazing Edible's delicious
sandwiches, fruit & garden salads along with assorted
desserts and beverages.
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SHOWS & EVENTS
Throughout the year there
is always something fun, educational and exciting
happening at the Conservatory. From seasonal flower
shows to incredibly diverse, world-class exhibits, from
Dale Chihuly’s breathtaking Garden of Glass, to the
evocative Zimbabwean stone sculpture of Chapungu, to the
newly discovered dinosaurs of GIANTS.
Click here for information.
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DEMONSTRATIONS & WORKSHOPS
Beyond
gardening workshops led by expert instructors, we also
offer a number of classes that appeal to a variety of
other interests, including cooking, arts and crafts, and
much more. At the Conservatory, there truly is something
for everyone! For information call (773) 638-1766 ext.
20.
Click here for information.
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VISITING WITH KIDS
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Garfield Park
Conservatory is a fantastic place to bring family
members of all ages; because something’s always growing,
there’s always something new to discover! Make your
“growing” experience here even more enjoyable, we offer
a number of special educational opportunities free for
kids and families.
Click here for information.
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research
For information about
conducting research at the Garfield Park Conservatory,
contact Collections at
(312) 746-5100.
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Teachers' resource
This 3.5 acre wonder
under glass can serve teachers of all grades as they
assist the children in understanding plant growth and
reproduction, and the importance that plants play in our
every day lives. Teachers are invited to lead their
groups through the collection of the Conservatory at no
cost. Or they may enhance their existing curricula by
reserving an Exploration Kit to use within the unique
and exotic plant collection that is found at the
Garfield Park Conservatory — one of the world’s largest
conservatories!
Click here for information.
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Click on an
underlined date for events, happenings and
show information.
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