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Garfield Park Conservatory Reservations

Reservations are required to enter. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Same day reservations are prioritized for Garfield Park & West Side neighbors and members if available.

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School and youth group Field Trip

Please note that youth/school groups cannot make a reservation under the general admission.

Youth groups who would like an educational field trip with an orientation or other experience must select from our available dates on the calendar in the link below.

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Location & Hours

300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624

We are located near the intersection of North Central Park Ave. and Lake St.   

Wednesday 10am-8pm (last entry at 7:15pm)

Thursday – Sunday 10am-5pm (last entry at 4:15pm)

Closed Monday and Tuesday

*We will close at 3pm on Wednesday, December 25.

The Conservatory opens at 9:30am on weekdays for school field trips only.

GIFT SHOP:

Please visit the Gift Shop during your visit. You can also shop online. Learn more.

Hours:

  • Wednesday, 10am – 6pm
  • Thursday-Sunday, 10am – 4:30pm
  • Closed Monday & Tuesday

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Admission

Admission fees are waived with proof of Chicago residency. We suggest a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for youth for Chicagoans that can give. Each visitor on the reservation must provide proof of residency.

Use coupon code CHICAGO to waive the fee. Admission fees are not waived for residents of the suburbs or surrounding areas.

Visitors age 7 and up who do not live in Chicago are required to pay admission. Please see this link for fees and discounts.

Directions

PARKING: We have FREE parking in the Visitor’s Parking Lot just south of the Conservatory entrance, as well as Bike Corrals and a Divvy bike station in front of the building on Central Park Avenue.

You can also take the Green Line to the Conservatory Stop. You won’t miss us, we’re the huge glass building just north of Lake Street on the West side of the street.

CURRENT EVENT CALENDAR

ACCESSIBILITY AT THE CONSERVATORY:

The Garfield Park Conservatory is committed to providing a quality experience for all visitors. If you would like to request an accommodation for an upcoming visit, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance by emailing visitors@garfieldpark.org or calling 773-638-1766. Learn more about accessibility at the Conservatory.

Please note, there are active beehives on the south end of the campus.