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Explore plants and flowers of the world—in 3 glass domes! Visit a tropical rainforest, with a waterfall; the desert, with an oasis; and a brightly colored floral garden…all at one destination! The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, better known as The Domes, is Milwaukee's "living landmark."
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Mitchell Park Domes offers groups of 10 or more guided tours and self-guided visits. Friends of The Domes offers groups of 15 or more participants guided educational field trips for K5 through high school.
Request a GUIDED Group Tour for 10+ People
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Request a Guided Educational Field Trip for 15+ Participants
Five times a year the Floral Show Dome transforms with unique, themed floral shows. Visit throughout the year for spring flowers, the annual train show and the popular Holiday Show.
Explore the deserts of Africa, Madagascar, South America and North America. Snap a selfie by giant cacti, seek out succulents, agave and more.
Step into the steamy rainforest and transport yourself to another world. As you explore the jungle, look for coffee beans, cocoa pods, bananas and even sausage fruit! You'll find 1,200 species of plants in this dome.
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215. (414) 257-5600
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9480 W. Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275) Parks E-News Signup