The Chicago Park District is home to two world-class conservatories, the Garfield Park conservatory on the west side of the city and the Lincoln Park conservatory located on the north side.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
312.746.5100
Open daily from 9 am - 5 pm and Wednesdays until 8 pm.
Admission and parking are free.
The Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning conservatoires in the nation. Often referred to as "landscape art under glass," the conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display throughout eight rooms. Travel through the conservatory and experience the lush flora in the Fern Room or Palm House, or discover how plants get energy in the Sugar from the Sun exhibit. Also check out the season's best floral displays in the Show House. The conservatory was designed by Jens Jensen, renowned landscape architect, in collaboration with Prairie School architects Schmidt, Garden and Martin. The Garfild Park Conseravoty is owned and managed by the Chicago Park District. The Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the funding and development of programs and visitor services at the conservatory. www.garfieldconservatory.org
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N. Stockton Dr.
312.742.7736
Open daily from 9 am - 5 pm.
Admission is free.
Discover tropical palms, ancient ferns and splendid orchids at the Lincoln Park Conseravoty. In the heart of Lincoln park, this historical facility houses four show rooms capturing botanical splendor with plant species from all over the world. The Fern Room's lush greenery and the Orchid Room's exotic brilliance connect visitors to nature amidst the urban jungle. The Lincoln Park Conservtory, owned and operated by the Chicago Park District, was designed by nationally renowned architect of the Victorian Era Joseph Lyman Silsbee in collaboration with architect M.E. Bell. Lincoln Park Conservancy is a not-for-profit volunteer organization, dedicated to preserving, restoring, and enhancing the natural, historical and cultural assets of Lincoln Park, through advocacy and the implementation of special projects. www.lincolnparkconservancy.org
