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
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!!
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.
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.
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.
04/29/2026
We just installed this "living wall" in the fern room with a medley of ferns. It is healing in well. To come see us click the link below and make reservations:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open from Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.
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/
04/08/2026
Echium fastuosum commonly known as Pride Of Madeira is one of our showcased plants for Jewels Of Spring. They are blooming now in the show house.
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.
04/01/2026
Peonies are out and in bloom in the show house. With these temperature fluctuations we can only keep them blooming for so long, click the link below and reserve your free ticket:
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm.
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |