Current hours of operation are Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the model railroad garden open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Wednesday through Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the model railroad garden open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks will be on display through May 18.

Due to a major installation in Sofia's Play Garden, our gardens will be closed to the public on Thursday, May 15. Previously scheduled school and group tours are still taking place. Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library will go on as scheduled, but participants will be limited to the festival garden patio and the floral display hall. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we finish building this exciting addition to the garden!

The tram will run on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11. Service will be sporadic the week of May 12 and trams will begin daily operation on Saturday, May 17. Thank you for your patience as we complete construction on Sofia's Play Garden!

The Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory and the woodland trail will be closed from January 1 through early fall 2025 to complete the second phase of the conservatory's refresh. During this time 20+ outdoor gardens and the floral display hall will remain open for your enjoyment.

A friendly guide to answer common questions about Omaha's public garden.

Current highlights include: peonies, amsonia, daisies, allium, and early roses

BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.

The digital collages in this exhibit contain flora and fauna sourced from the internet or from the artist’s own photography. Each piece offers a unique visual journal, intriguing visitors to experience nature through a lens of whimsical storytelling and rich, visual details. Look closely and you may notice recognizable elements, such as flowers and mushrooms, from Lauritzen Gardens.

Gail Speckmann says that if you love a flower, it will open up to you. In this exhibit, each painting aims to capture the beauty and spirit of flowers. Though their lifespan as living flowers is fleeting, the artist hopes the painted images extend our time to contemplate and savor each one, almost opening up to them to have a conversation of sorts.

On every Monday evening from May 5 through September 15, guests and their canine friends can explore the garden and enjoy the great outdoors together during Leashes at Lauritzen. From 5 to 8 p.m. each event night, the whole family, dogs included, are invited to walk on garden trails, take photos among the flowers and foliage, and meet other dogs and dog lovers.

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. 2025 CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

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!

Find out about the opportunities available for your group, class, or scouting troop to explore our 100-acre outdoor learning laboratory.

Engaging and FUN classes and workshops are available for children and families at the garden year-round. Register for hands-on, educational programs, like family workshops and Lil' Sprouts, that will connect you to the natural world.

Celebrate your child’s birthday with a nature-themed party at Lauritzen Gardens.