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Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks is now open! There’s always something to do at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

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Breathtaking natural beauty from around the world and for every season awaits you!

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North Star Master Plan

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After 24 months of community research and visioning with architecture and design experts, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has announced a bold vision for becoming a premier botanical garden…

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Blooms & Butterflies
Exhibition Blooms & Butterflies Feb 22–Jul 6 | GENERAL ADMISSION (10am-5pm) IS THE BEST TIME TO VIEW
Paul Busse Garden Railway
Exhibition Paul Busse Garden Railway May 10–Jan 4 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey
Exhibition Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey May 10–Jan 4 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects
Exhibition Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects May 31–Sep 7 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Brick Build Gallery
Exhibition Brick Build Gallery May 31–Sep 7 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Conservatory Explore: Brick Nights New this year! A rare opportunity to explore the Conservatory after hours. Build a race car and see it race down the track, test your brick building structure integrity in our bridge and tower challenges, and be a part of a mosaic building project.
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Summer Magazine Your summer starts here! The Conservatory’s Summer Magazine is now available—your ultimate guide to making the most of the season. Inside, you’ll find helpful links in every section to take you straight to more details to plan your visit. Read Magazine
Brick Build Gallery Our brick build space invites dreamers of all ages to explore, design, and construct with colorful bricks in a hands-on gallery of innovation. Open through September 7!
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Culinary Arts (All Ages) Pâte à Choux Pastry Workshop Jun 13 | $71, $66 for members
Gardening & Environmental (Family) Curious Kids: Powerful Pollinators Jun 13 | $20, $15 FOR MEMBERS
Gardening & Environmental (Adults) Bonsai Demystified (Two-Week Workshop) Jun 14 | $144, $120 for members
Culinary Arts (All Ages) Foraged Teas Jun 14 | $45, $40 FOR MEMBERS
Children's Garden Educational Programs (Family) Story Time Jun 17 | Included with admission
Gardening & Environmental (All Ages) Butterfly Survey Walk & Talk Jun 17 | $10, $8 for Members
Children's Garden Educational Programs (Family) Garden Club Jun 18 | Included in admission
Farmers Market (All Ages) Farmers Market Jun 18 | Free
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Rainbow Pot et Fleur Jun 18 | $85, $75 FOR MEMBERS
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