One of the best conservatories we have visited so far. Its big, well maintained and the best thing its for free! The best part is the prehistoric fern room. Go there!

I went during the Chihuly exhibit several years ago. Not only was the exhibit enchangting, but it was amazing to be inside in the cold Chicago winter with beautiful lush plants in a glass-enclosed and sunlit building

While the plants and flowers are consistently well maintained, why don't they rehab the entrance and especially th horrible stinky bathrooms?

We discovered this jem by accident several years ago. Ever since, it has been on our must do list when visiting Chicago. There is no admittance fee, but you can choose to pay their suggested donation of $5.00 per person. The conservatory is over a hundred years old and speaks to the vision of people working to make Chicago the... More

We were on the way from downtown Chicago to Western Suburb on one day. We decided to eat at Inspiration Kitchen and visit The Garfield Park Conservatory nearby. These turned out to be a great decision! The Garfield Park Conservatory is well maintained, and is full of interesting plants and beautiful flowers. It was a pleasant surprise, and we were... More

When you can't stand Chicago cold and gloom one more second, this is a fun place to wander around with kids. And often fun, kid-focused activities in warmer months

My husband and I spent the morning here before heading into the heart of city. What a great way to start your morning! It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a peaceful walk through the gardens. It was fun observing the photography class that took up residence in the fern room.

The weather turned snowy during our weekend get-away so we headed to Garfield Park to check out the repair efforts after the big hail storm a few years ago. So glad we did. It was warm and bright inside. We spent several hours walking, reading about the plants and enjoying the orchid show.

Garfield park conservatory is a peaceful and enchanting location that is out of the way. You'll find plants from all over the world. I especially like the desert succulents. Located in a rough area of the city, it feels safer in the daytime when the conservatory is open. The L train is a block away, so it's very convenient.