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Lincoln Park Conservatory

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Lincoln Park Conservatory

Based on the design of architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee, this beautiful Victorian glass house was built

Owned and operated by the Chicago Park District, the Lincoln Park Conservatory is a beautiful marriage of glass and iron constructed between 1890 and 1895. The structure is divided into four houses featuring palms, ferns, orchids, and various seasonal displays for spring, summer, and the winter holidays. No matter the time of year, however, visitors can feast both eyes and noses alike on a vast a

rray of fruits and blooms representing all corners of the globe. It is a wonderfully warm and inviting space to bring out-of-towners or to just sit and read a book in the dead months of winter. It is, after all, always 75 degrees here at Lincoln Park Conservatory.

11/13/2024

Save The Dates:
This year, enjoy the decadent setting of “Champagne Toast,” the 2024 Winter Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. The display features poinsettia varieties such as ‘Autumn Leaves’, ‘Jubilee Pink’, ‘Ice Crystal’, and ‘Maren’, all of which capture the theme in unique shades of apricot, gold and pink. Fresh cut fir trees adorn the room and hanging baskets of dichondra float like chandeliers.
Click the link below to make your timely reservation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lincoln-park-conservancy-17342067619
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.
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11/06/2024

We have some bright vibrant colors in the orchid house. A lot of beautiful blooms from these exotic mostly tropical beauties will brighten your day.
To see these and other exotic plants, click the link below to reserve your timely admission:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.
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10/30/2024

We have some really cool bromeliads blooming in our Orchid Display House. Don't miss your chance to see them and thousands more of exotic plants growing here.
To book your scheduled visit click the link below:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.
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10/23/2024

Like clockwork our Porcia is in bloom! A Horticultural Hybrid cross between Cattleya Armstrongiae × Guarianthe bowringiana blooms every October and each year more and more flowers.
To see more exotic flowers and plants click the link below and schedule your timely admission:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
we are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm.

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10/16/2024

Pellionia repens commonly known as Trailing Watermelon Begonia has a strange way of releasing pollen. When temperature changes (like during watering) and the pollen sacks are full and mature, they release pollen which looks like smoke. Sometimes it goes off with a pop sound. We captured it in this video.
To see some fascinating plants and how they grow click the link below and schedule your timely visit.
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

10/09/2024

Autumn is setting nicely in Chicago, with the breathtaking blend of vibrant colors from trees and shrub leaves getting ready for winter. As it is customary we also bring out the seasonal blooms and we have our front pots ready with Chrysanthemums and Kale.
to visit us make a reservation by clicking the link below:

https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/

We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

10/02/2024

Hey look! We just got our asphalt for the front redone. We are open to the public today, the barriers are only for trucks, but the strollers and foot traffic can go through the newly installed asphalt. To book your timely admission please click the link below:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

09/25/2024

Alpinia purpurata commonly known as Red Ginger, one of the many Ginger family plants growing in the Palm Display House as companion plants. Suitable for tropical displays and a very stunning cut flower. If you want to see these growing as they would in nature, (before you find them at a florist shop), click the link below and make your timely reservation.

https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/

We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

09/18/2024

"The World Doubles in Size"

Following a summer spent in Chicago, “The World Doubles in Size” is a piece compiled of field recordings taken all around the city- documenting a summer spent at home. The sounds of the Chicago river, summer storms, conversations, cicadas, violin, and voice, are all featured throughout the piece in varying levels of processing. This bed of recordings creates a soundscape in which nature and the sounds of the city can be improvised alongside- a collaborator that is always present. Loosely inspired by the Mary Oliver poem, “Hurricane”, from the compilation, “A Thousand Mornings”, the piece plays with comparing the shifting of the seasons with the ever-evolving nature of the self.

This piece is dedicated to Gladys - The fish in the Lincoln Park Conservatory Fern Room Pond.

This Show will run from Sunday, September 22nd through Sunday, November 24th.

We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

09/11/2024

Dendrochilum cobbianum also known as Cobb's dendrochilum is an epiphytic orchid which originates from the Philippines. So many orchids from around the world are in bloom in our Orchid Display House. To see these and many other plants from around the world plan your scheduled visit by clicking a link below:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

09/04/2024

The 2 cultivars of Aechmea fasciata - 'Primera' and 'variegated' are featured here. We have placed them side by side in our Orchid Display House so you can see the distinctive features of these plants.
Make plans to visit us by clicking the link below and reserve your time:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

08/28/2024

Barringtonia racemosa commonly known as Powder-Puff Tree (because of those puffy inflorescences no doubt). Plant common names can be confusing, and this is an example of them. Calliandra haematocephala is also called Powder-Puff Tree and both of these are in the same display house-Palm House.
In order to clear doubts, we have our plants labeled in both common names and scientific names. Read the labels and familiarize yourself when visiting.
to visit us click the link below to make your timed reservation:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open 10am to 5pm from Wednesday through Sunday with last entry at 430pm.

08/21/2024

The major overhaul of the Palm House main pond border plantings. We are able to do such major changeouts without interfering with your visits when we are closed Monday and Tuesday.
If you plan on visiting us please click the link below for your timely admission:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

08/14/2024

Hedychium 'Dr. Moy' commonly known as Dr. Moy Ginger Lily is a cross between Hedychium flavum x H. coccineum. This towering ginger with beautiful orange very fragrant flowers is blessing the North walls of Show House.
Come over to enjoy different exotic plants from all over the world. click the link below to schedule your timed entrance:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm

08/07/2024

Psidium littorale, commonly called Strawberry Guava is a small evergreen tree/ multi branching shrub from the family Myrtaceae and originating from Brazil. It is a cousin to the regular guava tree we see in tropical areas, this one the fruits are strawberry colored. Our specimen is fruiting in the Palm House.
To see this and many more exotic plants from around the world click the link below and reserve you timely admission:

https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/

We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

NB: IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED TO REMOVE FRUITS/FLOWERS/LEAVES OR ANY KIND OF VEGETATION FROM THE CONSERVATORY.

08/01/2024

Ardisia crenata commonly known as Christmas Berry/Coralberry is a small evergreen shrub originating from India and Japan. The striking feature of this shrub is the contrast between the bright red berries and dark green leaves, it is impressive.
To see this and other amazing plants from all over the world, click the link below and make your timely reservation:

https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/

We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

07/25/2024

Our Vanilla vine started flowering, this morning we quickly had to get the open flowers pollinated. Vanilla is not autogamous (It cannot self-pollinate) so we have to pollinate it by hand, and it has to be as soon as possible since the flower opens, otherwise it will not be viable. In a couple of weeks, we will start see the "Beans" developing.
To see these and many more exotic plants, click the link below and reserve your timely entrance:
https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

Address

2391 N Stockton Drive
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(312) 742-7736

Website

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lincoln-park-conservatory

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Videos

Pellionia repens commonly known as Trailing Watermelon Begonia has a strange way of releasing pollen. When temperature changes (like during watering) and the pollen sacks are full and mature, they release pollen which looks like smoke. Sometimes it goes off with a pop sound. We captured it in this video. To see some fascinating plants and how they grow click the link below and schedule your timely visit. https://lincolnparkconservancy.org/plan-a-visit/ We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm. #chicago #plants #publicgarden #flowers #OnThisDay #fypシ

These Hydrangeas are so beautiful and the heads are so big they justify the common name MOP HEAD! To put the whole experience into perspective we captured them on a time lapse video before they open to the full open. They are out in display now for Sweet Gnome Chicago Spring Flower Show. To visit us you need to make a reservation by clicking the link below: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/spring-flower-show-lincoln-conservatory-5 We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm. #gnomes #beauty #hydrangea #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants #timelapse #chicago #springflowers#fypシ゚

The “Sweet Gnome Chicago” Spring Flower Show (Opens Today) combines flowers and fun to celebrate all that is Spring! Nearly 300 gnomes of many sizes and materials will hang out in all the display houses, with a particular focus on the Show House. There, vignettes of the whimsical creatures are set amongst vibrant and gorgeous spring flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs. Visitors can enjoy Foxy Foxtrot Tulips, Garden Party Lilies, Blueberry Thrill Violas, and hundreds of other blooming beauties. The show runs February 14 – May 12, 2024. Baby, you will want to go! click the link below to reserve your spot. https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30 pm. #chicago #spring #gnomes #flowers #plants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #timelapse #fypシ゚

Creepy Lagoon!

As we are gearing up for Halloween Weekend, we turned one pond into a spooky lagoon, and it does seem creepy! We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5pm with the last entrance at 4:30pm. If you plan your visit, please click the link below to get timely reservation: https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc #chicago #Halloween #spooky #spookyseason #creepy #lagoon #PublicGardens #plantsmakepeoplehappy

Selenicereus pteranthus commonly known as Princess Of The Night /Night Dragon Fruit/ Snake Vine. This is an epiphytic cactus which is native to Bahamas,Cuba,Haiti and parts of Mexico. This plant usually blooms at night,as it was getting ready to open,we took her in and made a timelapse video for you folks to see the blooms. It will be in our Orchid Display House with blooms closed but you can catch the view here.While we are waiting for it to fruit. To see this and many many more exotic plants click the link below and reserve your timely admission: https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc We are open Wed through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30 pm #timelapse #summer #chicago #succulents #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plants

COOLER BY THE LAKE

Do you have plans for Mother's Day? How about you bring her here! She will love it! Our COOLER BY THE LAKE SPRING FLOWER SHOW will officially end this Sunday. From Peonies to Hydrangeas to Roses and Lupines, it's like we saved the best for last. Click the link below to reserve your time. https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm. #plantsmakepeoplehappy #beauty #publicgarden #coolerbythelake #mothersday #spring #chicago #bhfyp

Imagine lake effect on a cooler spring day! That is what you will feel when you visit our Cooler By The Lake Spring Flower Show. Timely entry is still in effect, to reserve your admission please click the link below: https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm. #lincolnpark #chicago #spring #coolerbythelake #publicgarden #plantsmakepeoplehappy #flowershow #flowers

One piece at a time ... As we count down to our show opening date (6 days to go!), we continue to setup props to go with this year's theme "COOLER BY THE LAKE." Timed entrance is still required, to make reservation please click on the link below: https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc We are open from 10am to 3pm (with last entrance at 2:30) Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours starting from show opening day. (More details to follow). #flowershow #coolerbythelake #chicago #spring #springiscoming #springshow #beauty #plantsmakepeoplehappy

Spooky!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We are open Wednesday ~ Sunday from 10am to 2:30pm. to book your timely admission please click the link below: https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc #Halloween #halloween2022 #spooky #Dragonfruit #Chicago #publicgarden

Pollinators At Work.

This #honeybee was captured harvesting pollen from Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, commonly known as New England Aster. We are heading into the fall and you can see the beautiful fall bloomers throughout our Conifer garden. These blooms play a significant roll in proving bees with their last minute pollen and nectar to make #honey before the onset of winter. If you look closely you can see the pollen sacs on the bee full of pollen and some nectar. If you enjoy the outdoor garden stroll you are also invited to come inside and see plants from all over the world. To schedule your visit click the link bellow : https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 2:30pm #plantsmakepeoplehappy #fall #asters #publicgarden #chicago #love

Hard Pruning! We grow plants which are totally exotic to the area and therefore we have to control almost all aspects of their growth including size. We let plants overgrow so they can store energy and survive the long winters which has short daylight time. During the Spring we tend to cut back our plants really hard to invigorate them and take advantage of long light summer days so they can sprout better. If you have visited the conservatory couple of weeks ago and revisited again you may notice how different the Palm House looks. its clearer and much brighter now... and if you have a chance this week plan your visit https://tinyurl.com/czs5vbtc and you may catch us doing some serious pruning! Here is a #timelapse video of staff going after Parmentiera cereifera commonly known as The Candle Tree. #plantsmakepeoplehappy #chicago #goals #trees