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What to Know Before You Go |
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Plan your garden visit! The garden is currently open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday (except 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: roses, goldenrod, hydrangeas, wildflowers, and Japanese anemone.
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Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show The Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show brings renowned experts in antiques, gardening, design and art to Omaha for a one-of-a-kind collector’s experience not found elsewhere in the region. The 2024 show will feature more than 25 antiques exhibitor booths, offering an incredible selection of quality period furniture, fine art, home decor, estate jewelry, tableware, fashion accessories, and a bit of whimsy, representing a variety of design movements. Additionally, vibrant luncheons featuring designers, authors, and tastemakers will celebrate the art of all things and complimentary educational sessions will allow patrons to learn from experts in their field. For details, including a full show schedule, visit www.OmahaAntiqueShow.org.
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In the Gallery: Wicked Plants by Carmen McCullough Inspired by Lauritzen Gardens' exhibit Wicked Plants, this collection of mixed media works reflects the dark obsession of a curious botanist logging sketches, photos, handwritten notes, and various ephemera in their research journal. From nightshade to hemlock, you'll see species that are beautiful and sometimes helpful, but can also cause discomfort, pain, and even death.
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Wicked Plants Display While there are far more heroes than villains in the botanical world, some plants are REALLY wicked. This display will showcase plants from our collection that poison, paralyze, puncture, intoxicate, eat flesh, and otherwise offend, some of which we commonly grow in our homes and gardens.
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Japanese Ambience Festival For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand.
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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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