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Feel the heat of a desert oasis, the humidity of a tropical jungle and the bright colors of a floral garden…all at one destination! The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, better known as The Domes, is a living museum filled with plants from across the globe. Visit Milwaukee's most unique destination.We do ask all guests to wear face coverings indoors at all times.
Visit Our New Domes Website
*The Floral Show Dome will not have a display when it is transitioning between major shows.
*Milwaukee County residents get $1 off entry. Resident seniors (60+) get $3 off entry. ID required
Due to COVID-19, The Domes have updated their viewing guidelines:
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, and meet Steve, our resident bearded dragon.
Step into the steamy rainsforest 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.
The Education Center, managed by the Friends of the Domes, offers programming for grades K5 – 12, college, adults, companies, homeschoolers, travel agencies and all youth groups throughout the year. There is an additional charge for guided tours and educational programs.
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Each tour is $9/adult. There is a minimum of 20 paid adults per group tour.
Your time with a guide will last 90 minutes. During that time you will be guided through the Show and Desert domes and a self-guided restorative stroll through the Tropical Dome with time left for the gift shop or to revisit a dome. Tours must be reserved three weeks ahead and prepaid five business days before the tour date.
• Around The Domes in 60 Minutes • Best of the Season • Horticulture: From Seed to Plant • Mitchell Park, Conservatory and Greenhouses • Science and the Conservatory • Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory: Past, Present and Future
Book a Guided Tour
School Groups: $7/student* (minimum 20 paid students) *All Milwaukee County schools or groups will receive a $1 discount with proof of address
Programming reflects core concepts for each grade.
Kindergarten: Plants, Animals & Their Habitat
1st Grade: What Do Plants & Animals Need to Survive
2nd Grade: Teamwork & the Surroundings
3rd Grade: Environmental Impacts on Plants & Animals
4th Grade: Life Cycles and Traits of Plants & Animals
5th Grade: Energy in Ecosystems
6th-8th Grades: Ecosystems & Human Impact
9th-12th Grades: Biogeography or Resources:
Arrange a Group Visit
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215. (414) 257-5600
Free Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
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9480 W. Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)