Mitchell Park Domes

08/08/2026

Fall in Love with Orchids in the Tropical Dome--the pictured blooms are popping now--and then join us September 12 & 13, as we host Wisconsin Orchid Society's annual show and sale of orchids and potting supplies. 9am to 4pm, with last admission at 3pm. This vivid display, which includes talks by orchid experts and a judged competition, is included in regular Domes admission. mitchellparkdomes.com wisconsinorchidsociety.com

08/07/2026

"Glass Under Glass" shimmers. Like all our floral shows, it melds unique, sculptural props with a landscape of multihued flowers. Step into this calming environment and become part of the warm glow. Thank you to local collector, Alex G for lending us pieces from his stained glass collection. The Summer Show runs through September 7.

Saturday only: Sito's Coffee offers espresso and other coffee drinks for purchase in the lobby, from 9am to 2:30pm.

August 29 & 30: Ikebana International Milwaukee Chapter 22 celebrates the art of Japanese floral arranging with more than 20 Ikebanas on display in the Domes lobby. This unusual floral event is included in regular Domes admission. mitchellparkdomes.com

08/06/2026

Welcome, Summer Readers!

Summer is the perfect season to explore some of Wisconsin’s wonderful destinations in Milwaukee County Parks! Plan a visit to one of these local favorites:
- Mitchell Park Domes
- Wehr Nature Center
- Boerner Botanical Gardens

Thank you to Milwaukee County Parks for supporting the 2026 Summer Library Program!⁠

08/05/2026

Thank you to Domes superfan, Kaytlyn Badciong for this stunning snail photo, which she took on a recent visit. One of those shy, retiring creatures you may encounter in the Tropical Dome (the snail, not Kaytlyn). mitchellparkdomes.com

08/05/2026

Today is the day to add one of our World-Famous stickers to your collection! They are free with paid admissions, but only on Wednesdays - while supplies last!
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08/04/2026

Treat yourself to a weekday visit at the Domes! Tuesdays like today are the perfect time to wander, recharge, and discover something new. There’s always something in bloom that just might surprise you. Come alone, come with a friend, take a deep breath, and enjoy the beauty waiting inside. 🌿✨www.mitchellparkdomes.com

08/03/2026

Emilie and her intrepid County Parks Natural Areas team were kind enough to apply stickers to our west-facing greenhouse hallway windows. Humans may see them as a decorative flourish, kind of an op-art display. Birds are less impressed (perhaps) by ornamentation; these stickers are life-savers for them. mitchellparkdomes.com

07/31/2026

These plants (and pots) are bound for glory. Did you know that the Domes greenhouses grow and supply plants to South Shore Terrace and County Parks' community centers? And here's a new destination: State Fair. The pictured plants will grace the Cream Puff Pavilion. Thank you to our Horticulturists, John and Leah, for sharing the botanical wealth for a sweet cause. mitchellparkdomes.com

07/28/2026

Whether it transmits light or reflects it, glass has a special relationship with the sun, one that's shared by the 6,000 glass panels that form the brittle skin of the Domes. These original windows are a product of their early-1960s time: they don't transmit enough of the valuable rays that plants depend on for life. And that's why phase 1 of the Domes Reimagined plan is focused on replacing these panes, starting with the Show Dome glass in 2027.
"Glass Under Glass"--our current floral show--celebrates the scintillating world of stained glass. Stroll this calming exhibit, then be enraptured by the lush jungle of the Tropical Dome--and the arid stillness of the Desert Dome. mitchellparkdomes.com

07/27/2026

Thank you to the Milwaukee Brewers organization for spending your very hot and humid Monday morning helping us clean up the park today — and just in time before the rain rolled in! Your hard work, positivity, and commitment to our community mean so much. Go Brewers! ⚾💙💛