To discover and share knowledge General Information about plants and their environment The Garden is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.* daily. in order to preserve and enrich life. Closed December 25. Walking hours Wednesdays —mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Saturdays, 7–9 a.m.* Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, April–October. Discover, explore, ounded in 1859 by Henry Shaw, the Missouri Tour pretend, search, observe, and more. Learn about plants, F Botanical Garden is the one of the oldest Narrated 30-min. Tram Tour departs hourly weekdays nature, and sustainability through hands-on activities. map and botanical gardens in continuous operation in the and every 40 minutes weekends, April–October. Tower Grove House United States and one of the few gardens to achieve Tram tickets may be purchased from the tram operator 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday–Sunday, April–December. visitor guide National Historic Landmark status. An oasis of great (credit/debit only) or at the ticket counter. Explore the history of the Garden and founder Henry Shaw. beauty in the city, the Garden is also a place of Public Walking Tour (included with admission) departs Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum research, conservation, and learning. the Visitor Center daily at 11 a.m. (additional tour at 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Visit the reopened scientific heart of 1 p.m. April–October) the Garden to view botanical art and artifacts. Shop Want a personalized tour? Private walking and tram Garden Gate Shop | (314) 577-5137 William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening tours are available for groups. Visit mobot.org/groups or gardengateshop.org 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. 23 display gardens, horitculture staff, call 1-800-332-1286. Fine gifts and collectibles, plants, garden accessories, Master Gardeners, and a Horticulture Answer Service and more. Proceeds benefit the Garden. provide a wealth of information for the home gardener. Signature Events (special pricing applies) Accessibility: To ensure a more welcoming and engaging Little Shop around the Corner | (314) 577-0891 Orchid Show February–March littleshop.org | 4474 Castleman at Vandeventer experience for all of our visitors, we provide wheelchairs Chinese Culture Days select weekend in April or May Shop green: buy vintage and support the Garden. on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitor Center Donations accepted too! Whitaker Music Festival 10 Wednesday nights with picture ID. Strollers and motorized scooters are also beginning Memorial Day available for rent. Visit mobot.org/accessibility or call Dine Japanese Festival Labor Day weekend (314) 577-5101 for more information. Sassafras | Visitor Center Best of Missouri Market® first weekend in October On-grounds Emergencies: In the case of a Five Star Certified—St. Louis Green Dining Alliance, Victorian Christmas Thanksgiving–New Year’s Day life-threatening emergency, call 911. For all other indoor and outdoor seating with a seasonal menu. on-grounds emergencies, call Security (314) 577-0212. Gardenland Express Thanksgiving– Café Flora | Spink Pavilion Holiday Flower and Train Show New Year’s Day * For admission information and current operating Open seasonally for Sunday brunch. Garden Glow Thanksgiving–New Year’s Day hours for all buildings, please visit mobot.org. Closed festival weekends. Become a Member! Research at the Garden Celebrate Garden members enjoy free general admission to the The Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the world’s top Plan your wedding, party, meeting, or corporate Garden, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, and Shaw botanical research and conservation institutions. event at the Garden. Spaces fill quickly! Visit Nature Reserve in addition to members-only events The Garden’s dozens of Ph.D. researchers work to mobot.org/privateevents or call (314) 577-0200. and discounts in the shops and on classes. When you strengthen scientific expertise around the world and right become a Garden member, you partner with us in our here at home to study, protect, and manage biodiversity vital plant science, conservation, and education work. before it’s too late. Visit the Membership Services Desk, call (314) 577-5118, or join online at mobot.org/membership. If you do not wish to keep this guide, please drop it ©2019 Missouri Botanical Garden. Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Please recycle. in the brochure recycling box in the Visitor Center. Cover photo by Kent Burgess. Inside photos by Matilda Adams, Kent Burgess, and Bethany Ottens. Map by Tom Willcockson, www.mapcraft.com. 07/19 P

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Alfred Avenue Welcome to the 26 Missouri Botanical Garden! Short on time? We recommend one

Magnolia Avenue Whether you’re here for the day or an hour, of these attractions: 25 we hope you enjoy your visit. 28 • Public Tram Tour (39) 29 Thank you for coming! (April–October)

Information 24 • Japanese Garden (24) Restrooms • Climatron, Exploration Center, Family restroom 27 and Temperate House (33–35) Accessible restroom 30 32 • Center for Home Gardening Gift shop 33 and Demonstration Beds (28) ATM 35 Dining 23 31 38 39 Beverage vending P Fun for families: 34 36

Shaw Boulevard Shaw • Children’s Garden (32) Drinking fountain 1 22 Hydration station 37 (April–October) 3 Storm shelter 18 17 12 • Climatron and Exploration 21 9 Tram stops P Center (34, 33) (April–October) 2 16 4 Tram path • Koi Fish Feeding Bridge, 20 19 Japanese Garden (25, 24) P Parking 15 8 P 13 11 5 14 6 • Observatory and Maze 10 7 For the enjoyment of all: in the Victorian District (20) • The Garden is a tobacco-free Tower Grove Avenue campus. Smoking and tobacco products/devices are not permitted. 1. Visitor Center 13. Daylily Garden 23. English Woodland Garden 33. Exploration Center • Please stay on paths and turf areas. Look for these symbols • Please do not pick, collect, or eat 2. Linnean House 14. Herring House 24. Japanese Garden and PlantLab plants, seeds, flowers, fruits, to learn more about: or vegetables. 3. Magnolia Grove 15. Sachs Museum 25. Koi Fish Feeding Bridge 34. Climatron • The Garden offers dining options. 4. Gladney Rose Garden 16. Mausoleum 26. Carver Garden 35. Temperate House Picnicking and coolers are not permitted. 5. Ottoman Garden 17. Tower Grove House 27. Boxwood Garden 36. Rock Garden • Recycling and trash bins are 6. Sensory Garden 18. Herb Garden 28. Center for Home 37. Dwarf Conifer Garden available throughout the Garden. Please dispose of your waste in the 7. Hosta Garden 19. Victorian Garden Gardening 38. Azalea-Rhododendron proper bins. • We welcome service animals, but 8–9. Bulb Gardens 20. Observatory and Maze 29. Cohen Amphitheater Garden please leave your pets at home. 10. Spink Pavilion 21. Strassenfest 30. Chinese Garden 39. Tram Shelter • Professional/commercial photographers, please review 11. Iris Garden German Garden 31. Lehmann Rose Garden policy at mobot.org/visit. ©2019 Missouri Botanical Garden 12. Dry Streambed Garden 22. Bavarian Garden 32. Children’s Garden Map by Tom Willcockson, www.mapcraft.com