Garfield Park Conservatory, Illinois, United States
4.5 (847 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #20 in Chicago Historic Sites • Gardens
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The Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois is one of the largest and most stunning conservatories in the world, and it’s free. We change lives through the power of nature. Often referred to as landscape art under glass, the Garfield Park Conservatory occupies approximately 12 acres inside and out, and includes cold frames and propagating where thousands of plants are grown each year for displays in City parks and spaces.
Address
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624-1996
Mobile
Website
http://garfieldconservatory.org/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:12
User Ratings
4.5 based on (847 reviews)
Reviews
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5Bobbysgirl01 5:00 PM Feb 2, 2023
Fantastic place - but just be careful of the area.
First of all, let me say how wonderful the Conservatory is. It is the BEST conservatory I have ever been to, and without doubt puts many of the glasshouses at Kew Gardens in London to shame. It is well maintained, both in terms of the plants themselves and how they are spaced out so that you can see everything very clearly. The signage for the plants is very good (something many gardens fail at) and the selection of plants on display is breathtaking. It was the highlight of our stay in Chicago, and we are so glad that we made it there. Now, this is where I have to note the area where the Conservatory is situated. We were unaware on going there that Garfield is currently one of the most dangerous areas of the city - something that we had a glimpse of when we were subject to a potentially dangerous situation on the L train (Green line) that takes you to/from Conservatory to downtown Chicago. Thankfully, we left unscathed - but it could have been very different. So, do please check out the Conservatory - it's a wonderful place. However, be mindful of the area and how you get to/from there.
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5Acampbell10 5:00 PM Oct 14, 2022
Enjoyable morning
The Conservatory was a wonderful way to spend the morning. The plants/landscapes were so nice to walk through. The staff was very friendly and plants were identified for easy recognition. I Highly recommend visiting for a peaceful 2 hours
