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What to Know Before You Go |
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Plan your garden visit! Through November 21, the garden is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November 22 through December 31 daytime hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the last entry at 2 p.m.(closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day).
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Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory Closure The Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory will be closed from May 13 through November 22 for an exciting two-phase project to enhance the indoor garden spaces and update the internal systems to the latest in technology. During the renovation, the woodland trail and J's Coffee will also be closed to the public. The conservatory will close again in January 2025 for the second phase of the project.
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PLEASE NOTE: New traffic diverter at 11th and Bancroft To improve the safety of westbound traffic, the City of Omaha has installed a diverter on Bancroft Street at 11th Street. When leaving the garden, this may impact your route. Traffic heading south of the garden or to I-80 is encouraged to turn left at 10th and Bancroft or at 13th and Vinton.
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Frequently Asked Questions A friendly guide to answer common questions about Omaha's public garden.
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Advance Admission Tickets In order to expedite garden entry, all guests are encouraged to secure an advance ticket online, but they are not required for daytime visits. Advance tickets are good for an entire day and guests may arrive at their convenience. Timed tickets are required for some special events, including our holiday light show, Bright Nights.
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Events and Exhibits |
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What's In Bloom? Current highlights include: fall foliage, goldenrod, ornamental grasses, and evergreens.
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In the Gallery: Blooms, Birds, Bees & Butterflies, the Nature of Nebraska by Deb Kubik A collection of original works by Deb Kubik, focusing on a variety of natural subjects from colorful blooms to fluttering birds, bees, and butterflies.
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In the Gallery: Santas and Christmas Spirits by Greg Macdonald and Mell Smith One-of-a-kind wood carved and hand-painted Santas and Christmas Spirits. Bark is gathered from fallen trees and all cracks, knots, etc. are incorporated into the design to give each piece its unique character.
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Merry and Bright: Holiday Express Whether it’s a visit to the iconic 20’ tall poinsettia tree, a tour through the lush conservatory to see the holiday express, or finding the perfect gift in the gift shop, there is a natural magic at Lauritzen Gardens that makes the season Merry & Bright. The garden closes at 3 p.m. with the last daytime entry at 2 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Daytime tickets DO NOT include admission to Bright Nights.
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Bright Nights Set a merry mood with friends and family and explore the illuminated indoor gardens. From a 20’ tall poinsettia tree to a tropical paradise, see festive installations that glow and shine, showcasing nature in a new light. Timed tickets are required for this event.
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More Events |
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Educational Programs |
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Program and Events Guide Get the latest dirt on upcoming, fun, nature-based programs, classes, and events for adults and children.
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Programs for Adults Courses at the garden cover a wide variety of topics. From floral design, to painting, to practicing wellness or learning about plants- There’s something for everyone!
REGISTER TODAY!
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Field Trips and Group Tours Find out about the opportunities available for your group, class, or scouting troop to explore our 100-acre outdoor learning laboratory.
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Programs for Children and Families Engaging and FUN classes and workshops are available for children and families at the garden year-round. Register for hands-on, educational programs that will connect you to the natural world.
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Summer Camps Summer Adventure Camps at Lauritzen Gardens provide an exciting and educational environment for children to explore science, nature and art in a 100-acre classroom. All-inclusive camps are offered in week-long, full-day formats. Extended care is available. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY 2025.
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