300 N. Central Park Avenue | |
| 773.638.1766 | |
| http://www.g... ervatory.org | |
| Hours: Thu 9am-8pm; Fri-Wed 9am-5pm | |
| Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation for special exhibits | |
| Ages: All Ages |
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About Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory is a fabulous place to learn about plants. From a replica of Monet's Garden to Horticulture Hall, the whole family can find special creations that teach about a wide variety of plants - not all of which are native to Illinois!
Be sure to visit the conservatory's Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden, open every day of the year. A one-of-a-kind experience, everything in this garden is hands-on and interactive. Climb on a flower vine, look inside a seven-foot seed, learn about photosynthesis.
Up on the mezzanine, kids can help pollinate the largest flower in the room before taking a ride down the twirling stem of a green slide. Also, young toddlers and babies are invited to explore the colors and textures of soft-form blocks and play rings in the special permanent Crawling Area, and then they can ride down their own miniature green slide.
The Conservatory also offers classes and workshops each season, from family workshops on gardening to fairs and festivals celebrating plant life.
Birthday parties can be held at the Conservatory as well, although the experience is not staffed. Rooms are available for rental, and children are welcome to participate in activities in the Children's Garden (a donation of $1/child for activities is requested). Call 312.746.5250 or email joan.colon@chicagoparkdistrict.com for more information.
Be sure to visit the conservatory's Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden, open every day of the year. A one-of-a-kind experience, everything in this garden is hands-on and interactive. Climb on a flower vine, look inside a seven-foot seed, learn about photosynthesis.
Up on the mezzanine, kids can help pollinate the largest flower in the room before taking a ride down the twirling stem of a green slide. Also, young toddlers and babies are invited to explore the colors and textures of soft-form blocks and play rings in the special permanent Crawling Area, and then they can ride down their own miniature green slide.
The Conservatory also offers classes and workshops each season, from family workshops on gardening to fairs and festivals celebrating plant life.
Birthday parties can be held at the Conservatory as well, although the experience is not staffed. Rooms are available for rental, and children are welcome to participate in activities in the Children's Garden (a donation of $1/child for activities is requested). Call 312.746.5250 or email joan.colon@chicagoparkdistrict.com for more information.
Getting There
Cross street is West Fulton Boulevard. Ten minutes from downtown on the Green Line "L"; take the Conservatory/Central Park Dr. stop.
Garfield Park Conservatory
- Sugar from the Sun Ongoing Daily
- Sweet Saturday Ongoing Each Sat 2/6/10 - 2/13/10
- Chocolate Chuckers 2/14/10
- See-through Seed Bracelets Ongoing Daily 2/20/10 - 2/21/10
- Morning Glories: Alphabet Dig & Letters 2/22/10
- Desert Terrariums Ongoing Daily 2/27/10 - 2/28/10
- Morning Glories: Desert Terrariums 3/1/10
- Morning Glories: Nutty Fun 3/8/10
- Plant Gems Ongoing Daily 3/20/10 - 3/21/10
- Plant Part Potpourri Ongoing Daily 3/27/10 - 3/28/10
- Grow a Pea Pod in a Snap Ongoing Daily 4/3/10 - 4/4/10
- Sugar and Spice Necklaces Ongoing Daily 4/10/10 - 4/11/10
- Dinosaur Terrariums Ongoing Daily 4/17/10 - 4/18/10
- Plant a Pizza Garden 4/25/10
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- My 2-yr-old and 4-yr-old both love the Conservatory. It's a great place to go in the winters and even better in the Spring and summer. The slide in the children's garden can literally entertain them for hours at a time. Every time I have someone with kids visiting from out of town, we always go there and I have yet to meet a kid (or adult) who doesn't absolutely love it.
[Submitted by Elizabeth S.4/08/09 - My 2 yr old and 7 yr old love the Conservatory during any season. There's always something to do there, inside and out, and more importantly learn! They have scavenger hunts (with prizes), a children's garden with a slide and fun family nights. Also, you can take your own lunch and eat anywhere you find a bench to eat. It's free to get in and park- great for my SAHM budget.
[Submitted by Anonymous2/08/08
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