Group Tour Types
Adult Group Visits
We are excited to welcome adult groups to the Conservatory for visits.
- Groups with a maximum of 65 people are welcome to visit the Conservatory & Gardens.
- Groups who visit on weekdays may request an orientation.
Please contact [email protected] or call 773-638-1766 x 25 for more information.
Private Group Tours
We are excited to bring private group tours back to the Conservatory!
See the details and link below to request a tour:
- Private Guided Tour details: Private tours at Garfield Park Conservatory are led by our volunteer tour guides. Private tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and cover a wide range of topics including plant specifics, architecture, and the history of the Conservatory. Tours are designed for adult visitors.
- Scheduling: Guided Tours must be requested at least two weeks in advance.
- Available days: Tours can be scheduled during the following hours: Wednesdays from 10am to 8pm, Thursdays through Sundays, 10am to 5pm
- Group Size: The minimum group size is 2 people. For the optimal experience, we limit each guided group to 10 people with a maximum of two tours happening at the same time. Each start time can accommodate up to 20 people. If your group is larger than 20, we will have staggered start times.
- Tour Pricing for Groups: Pricing is based on group size and Chicago residency status. A detailed breakdown will be provided after completing the Request Form below.
Group Visit Details
Please note that reservations are only for entry to the Conservatory. If you would like to reserve a room for a private party, please contact Joan Colon: [email protected]
Please arrive on time. Upon arrival, send one person from the group to check in at the front desk.
Free parking is available in the Visitor Lot just south of the Conservatory on Central Park and Lake. Bus drivers may drop off and pick up directly in front of the Conservatory. If your bus drivers choose to wait for you, they may park in the rear of the parking lot. Buses are not permitted to remain parked on the street in front of the Conservatory.
Enjoy 2 acres of gardens under glass as well as approximately 10 acres of outdoor gardens. Use your senses (except taste) to interact with our extensive collection. For the young at heart, please also use our download-able pre and post-visit lessons, themed experiences, scavenger hunts, activities, and digital tours to help you structure your self-guided exploration!
Tables and chairs in Horticulture Hall are not to be used for large gatherings for extended periods of time. Please be mindful of other guests and limit your use of tables and chairs to 30 minutes.
If you would like to reserve a room for a private party, please contact Joan Colon: [email protected]
If you would like to reserve the lunchroom for your group it is available to book for a fee on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
The Conservatory can become very warm, so plan accordingly. During the summer and fall, bug spray can be a helpful item to have on hand.
There are no balls, frisbees, balloons, kites, or confetti allowed inside the Conservatory or on Conservatory grounds.
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call 773.638.1766 x 25 to speak with our School & Groups Program Coordinator.