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Botanical garden · St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri
Missouri Botanical Garden
Botanical garden founded in 1859, one of the oldest in the United States, featuring a large Japanese garden and the Climatron dome greenhouse.
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About Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden was opened in 1859 by merchant Henry Shaw and is one of the oldest continually operating botanical gardens in the United States, as well as an important research center in botany.
The garden covers about 32 hectares. The Seiwa-en Japanese garden, with pond, islands and bridges, is one of the largest of its kind outside Japan. The Climatron, a 1960s geodesic-dome greenhouse, houses a rainforest with plants from several continents. There are also Chinese and German gardens, a rose garden, a hedge maze and Henry Shaw’s 19th-century country house.
At the end of the year the garden usually has nighttime illuminations, and in summer it hosts cultural festivals.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In spring, for the flowers, and in autumn; in summer, go in the morning.
How to get there
By car or bus, about 10 km from downtown, in the Shaw neighborhood.
Tip
Start at the Japanese garden and finish in the Climatron, which is covered and good for rainy or hot days.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Botanical Garden
What is the Climatron?
The botanical garden’s geodesic dome greenhouse, featuring a tropical rainforest.
Does the St. Louis botanical garden have a Japanese garden?
Yes, Seiwa-en, one of the largest Japanese gardens outside Japan.
How long does the visit take?
Two to three hours for the main gardens.