Missouri Botanical Garden

at 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis , 63110 United States

1. Botanical Garden

"To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment in order to preserve and enrich life." – Missouri Botanical Garden mission

Description

Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark. The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home, and one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered orchids. For over 158 years, the Garden has been an oasis in the city, a place of beauty and family fun—and also a center for education, science, and conservation. Grow With Us For information about working at the Garden, visit www.mobot.org/jobs

How To Get to Missouri Botanical Garden

St. Louis City and County residents (with proof of residency) receive free general admission Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon, excluding Chinese Culture Days, Lantern Festival Opening Weekend, Japanese Festival, and Best of Missouri Market. Visitors to the Missouri Botanical Garden who use public transit receive $1.00 off their general admission price, excluding special events. Visit www.metrostlouis.org for more information.

Opening time

• Mondays: 09:00- 17:00
• Tuesdays: 09:00- 17:00
• Wednesdays: 09:00- 19:00
• Thursdays: 09:00- 19:00
• Fridays: 09:00- 19:00
• Saturdays: 09:00- 17:00
• Sundays: 09:00- 17:00

Reviews for Missouri Botanical Garden

Emily I.

Much bigger botanical garden than I expected, you could definitely spend an entire afternoon here if the weather is nice. Great opportunity to walk around... Read more

Jon D.

I'm a huge fan of the Missouri Botanical Garden. It's definitely well worth multiple visits! Whether you're interested in the science of botany, or... Read more

Kimmy N.

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Summary

Missouri Botanical Garden is St. Louis based place and this enity listed in Botanical Garden category. Located at 4344 Shaw Blvd MO 63110. Contact phone number of Missouri Botanical Garden: (314) 577-5100