Missouri Botanical Garden

79 acres of horticultural bliss, a grand Victorian glasshouse, a serene Japanese garden and blooms in every season.

4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis, MO

About Missouri Botanical Garden

Founded in 1859, this is one of the oldest and most celebrated botanical gardens in the nation. Wander the 14-acre Japanese Garden, step inside the geodesic Climatron rainforest dome, and time your visit for seasonal spectacles like the Garden Glow holiday lights. It's a gorgeous, camera-ready escape just minutes from downtown.

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