Plan
Your Visit

The Domes include two permanent collections - the tropical 'jungle' dome and the arid 'desert' dome. Both Domes are open to the public year-round and stay nice and warm, even in the middle of winter. Visit at different times throughout the year to see different plants in bloom.

Within the Domes Atrium you'll also find a carnivorous plants exhibit and artifacts and images from the 120 history of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory.

As well as the permanent collections, the Floral Show Dome hosts five temporary exhibits each year. These exhibits run between six and 14 weeks and are included with general admission. During transition periods between show, the Floral Show Dome is closed to the public.

Train Show: Jan-Mar
Spring Show: Apr-May
Summer Show: Jun-Sept
Fall Show: Sept-Nov
Winter Show: Nov-Jan

Outside the Domes entrance you'll find our two pollinator gardens packed with bee-friendly native plants, and to the right of the main entrance is our Monarch Butterfly waystation garden, which features the milkweed plants Monarchs feed on.

Our Round-About-Garden is also an ideal spot for a Domes selfie, or a drone take off.

The non-profit Friends of the Domes manage the gift shop, where you can find plants, souvenirs and gifts. Proceeds from the gift store support the Friends of the Domes. The gift store is open from 9am until close.

The Floral Show Dome features thousands of LED lights which can be programmed with music to provide a spectacular light show. Look for special evening hours during the fall and winter for a chance to view a light show.

All three Domes also feature 'halo lights' which light up at night in a variety of colors.

Throughout the year the Domes also host one day or weekend-long ticketed events, including themed horticultural shows such as a Bonsai show or an orchid show, as well as themed events including the popular Mothers Day weekend or Day of the Dead. Tickets for special events typically include full admission to the Domes.

Greenhouse No.7 is a separate event space within the Domes campus, managed by our hospitality partner Zilli Hospitality Group. Greenhouse No.7 hosts catered events, charity events and weddings. Events in Greenhouse No.7 do not always include entry to the Domes.

Managed by the Friends of the Domes, please head to their website for more info on hours of operation here Friends of the Domes

The discovery center/classroom space is filled with socially distanced education activities for children, families, and adults - here are a few things you can do:

● Field trips
● Read a story in the reading nook
● Enter the Greenhouse and play “Whatzit?” It’s tree-rific!
● Hop to it and act like an animal on the interactive forest rug!
● Lay on your back and play ceiling I SPY
● Discover more about our Domes plants with the plant cart
● Check out a book from the Adult Education Library - gardening, horticulture, spices, rainforests, deserts, and more!