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Botanical garden · Wichita, Kansas
Botanica Wichita
Botanical garden next to the Old Cowtown Museum, with about thirty themed gardens, a children’s garden, a Japanese garden and collections of roses, prairie plants and butterflies.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Botanica Wichita
Botanica, Wichita’s botanical garden, sits on the banks of the Arkansas River next to the Old Cowtown Museum. It opened in 1987 and comprises about thirty themed gardens in just over 7 hectares, with thousands of plant species.
The gardens range from roses and water plants to the wildflowers of the Kansas prairies, with a Japanese garden, a shade garden and a butterfly garden, where butterflies often appear in summer. The children’s garden has a maze, water play features, a treehouse and a stream.
At year’s end the garden hosts a nighttime festival of lights. In spring, bulbs bloom in April and May; in summer, the water gardens and roses are highlights. There is a café and a shop at the entrance.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Best time
From April to June, with spring flowers, and in early fall. In December, at night, for the festival of lights.
How to get there
It’s on Amidon Street, about 3 km northwest of downtown, next to the Old Cowtown Museum. There is parking on site.
Tip
Combine it with the Old Cowtown Museum, which is a few minutes’ walk away.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Botanica Wichita
When is the best time to visit Botanica?
From April to June, with spring flowers; in December, at night, there is a festival of lights.
Is Botanica near the Old Cowtown Museum?
Yes, they are next to each other on the banks of the Arkansas River.
Does Botanica have activities for children?
Yes — it has a children’s garden with a maze, water play features, a treehouse and a stream.