Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

I was pleasantly surprised to see that this place is not forgotten, like I heard it was (and the reason why it could close in the future).

It's very educational and a great place for kids, specially. It's well maintained and the special exhibits are a good reason to keep coming back.

A couple of hours while in the Milwaukee area will make of it a good stop if you have family and friends visiting.

Nice conservatory with 3 domes of plants, one was closed when we were there but the price of admission was only $5 so it was definitely worth the price. We wandered around the tropical dome in awe of the beautiful plants growing strong and lush, so unlike the half dying version in my apartment.
The arid plants dome was also really cool with lots of giant cacti
Really cool indoor activity on a cold day.

I remember visiting this beautiful place as a kid, then bringing my own son and now I went with a fried. We took a stroll through the domes and then went to lunch for her afternoon birthday celebration.

It is just as I remember it. The Frank Lloyd Wright styled doorways, the terrazzo floor and the cute gift shop all seem so charming. The sitting area out in the center, is great for taking a break before checking out another dome.

The ladies at the front, where you purchase your tickets, are so sweet. They are all smiles and very helpful. We had questions about different rates, and they had all of the answers without acting rushed.

The tropical dome is lush and humid, just as you would expect. The water feature and koi fish is gorgeous. The desert dome has so many unique cacti. I love that are seating options throughout the domes. It's the perfect way to relax and enjoy. There is even a cute gazebo.

Outside there is a ton of parking. Located next to Seven Bridges, there is beauty even before you enter. It's so easy to get to, right off the highway. But you would never know it.

The three domes display a large variety of plant life. The domes are 140 feet in diameter and 85 feet high. The "Tropical Dome" features nearly 1,000 species of plants. The "Desert Dome" displays plants from the Americas and Africa. The "Floral Show Dome" hosts four seasonal shows and one holiday exhibit. It was closed when we went as it was getting ready for the spring show. I felt like the ticket should've been discounted because of that. Entrance was $9. We only spent about 30 minutes here.

Everyone should check out the domes at least once if you are in the Milwaukee area. Each dome is a different theme, one is desert, one is tropical, and the last was one dome is flower themed. However, when we went, the flower dome was closed to the public. We took allot of cool photos of plants and we had allot of fun exploring. The temperature inside the domes was about 80 degrees. So we came in with coats and immediately took them off. They have coat racks in case anyone would like to leave their coats outside, but it's at your own risk. I loved that they had an area to nurse my baby. They also had a little gift shop inside as well. Super cool find.

I have been here many times, especially on field trips during elementary school. The horticulture students are usually the ones that are taking care of the property. Broken into three domes, tropical dome, desert dome, and show dome. This particular visit the show didn't really impress me, I definitely love the tropical dome. If you've never visited, it's a must in the Milwaukee area. Prices for admission are very reasonable active duty, Military and seniors get a three dollar discount. Regular admission price is $9 for adults. Free parking.

The perfect place to come to cure the winter blues. 3 domes with 3 different environs. The show dome has the train exhibit each year- loved by young and old. Check out this events, too!!

A stroll through the Domes is well worth the price of admission! We enjoyed checking out the Tropical, Desert and Show domes recently over Christmas break. The gift shop has some great local items, and plants of course!

Another beautiful place to visit in Milwaukee. As, we were driving into the parking lot. The 3 domes were eye catching. I couldn't wait to go inside and view what was inside this place. The desert dome was filled with dry heat just like the desert itself. I enjoyed the tropical dome you walk inside and see beautiful variety of plants. The Floral dome also has colorful plants and flowers. I heard that this place might be closing down due to lack of funds to keep the doors open. I really hope not because this place is amazing.

Great family friendly activity to do. Not the biggest botanical gardens I've ever been to but my friend and I had a fun time exploring the 3 different domes each containing varied climate and plants. Someone has a sense of humor when designing the plaques and plant exhibits. Very reasonably priced as well!