Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden - 79-Acre Historic Garden in South St. Louis

79-acre botanical garden founded in 1859, the oldest continuously operating botanical garden in the United States and a National Historic Landmark. The garden includes the Climatron geodesic dome conservatory, Japanese Garden, and the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden.

Programs for Kids

Year-round programming through Missouri Botanical Garden. Programs include:
- Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden (April-October)
- Summer camps
- School field trips
- Family programs and events
- Seasonal exhibitions (Garden Glow, Best of Missouri Market)

What's Included

• 79 acres of themed gardens
• Climatron geodesic dome conservatory (year-round indoor tropical)
• Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden
• Japanese Garden with koi ponds
• Member camp registration discounts

Experience

St. Louis families use the Botanical Garden as a year-round destination, with the Climatron covering Missouri winters. The Shaw Boulevard location is in south St. Louis, reachable from I-44 and Vandeventer Avenue.