Lincoln Park Conservatory

Lincoln Park Conservatory

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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

Photos from Lincoln Park Conservatory's post 06/18/2026

Commonly known as Mexican Indigo or Mexican Honeysuckle Plant, Justicia spicigera is in full bloom in The Palm House. To see this and many other exotic plants from all over the world click the link below to reserve your ticket and visit us:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

Photos from Lincoln Park Conservatory's post 06/10/2026

After the process of pollination, we then get the fruits. Here are different size fruits of The Sausage Tree depending on when they were pollinated.
To visit us and see this and many other exotic plants click the link down here to get your timely tickets:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

05/31/2026

With a little help from our friends and the Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana) at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee (https://www.mitchellparkdomes.com), we use their tree's pollen to pollinate our Sausage Tree by hand. Here, the pollen from their tree is brushed onto our flowers’ stamens. Fingers crossed that baby sausage fruit will appear!!

Photos from Lincoln Park Conservatory's post 05/13/2026

In The Orchid Display House, we have two very fragrant plants. The coconut orchid which smells like pina colada and The Stanhopea which has a spicy chocolate, vanilla and an undertone of cinnamon fragrance. It's a very fragrant room this week. To visit us, click the link below to reserve your timely admission:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

Photos from Lincoln Park Conservatory's post 05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! to all the incredible mothers and mother figures in our community. Your love, strength, and dedication inspire us everyday. Thank you for all that you do. Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and appreciation. You can click the link below and reserve your entry ticket, we still have plenty of colorful blooms:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

Photos from Lincoln Park Conservatory's post 05/07/2026

Our Echiums are real showing off right now. This is the last official week of Jewels Of Spring Flower Show. To visit us, click the link below to reserve your timely admission tickets:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

Photos from Lincoln Park Conservatory's post 04/22/2026

Echium wildpretii commonly known as Tower OF Jewels and proudly carrying our Spring Show name is blooming in the Show House.
To visit us click the link below and book your timely admission:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.

04/12/2026

Not only is the Show House full of spring blooms, but the Orchid House is popping out all kinds of beauty! Check out this unusual Paphiopedilum Hybrid ‘Fluttering Fred’. It’s on display now. Make your timed ticket reservation at https:www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/

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2391 N Stockton Drive
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

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