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About the Missouri Botanical Garden
"To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life." – Missouri Botanical Garden mission
Cacti along west wall of
Agave House, 1890. |
Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark.
The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home, and one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered orchids.
The year 2009 marks the Garden’s sesquicentennial anniversary. For over 150 years, the Garden has been an oasis in the city, a place of beauty and family fun—and also a center for education, science, and conservation.
Visit the Garden's illustrated history for glimpses of our rare, archival images.
President's Message
Welcome to the Missouri Botanical Garden!
Whether you are exploring the spring display of over 90,000 bulbs, comparing and contrasting international garden styles, or soaking up the tropical environment in the Climatron®, the Garden has something to offer in all four seasons. Read more.
Annual Report
Download the Missouri Botanical Garden's 2007 Annual Report.
(3MB pdf)
Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
Zoo-Museum District
Since 1971, residents of St. Louis City and County have generously supported the The Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District (ZMD). The ZMD is a property tax-supported district governed by an eight member Board of Directors, each appointed for a four-year term by the Mayor of the City of St. Louis and by the St. Louis County Executive.
The ZMD distributes funds through five cultural subdistricts, one of which includes the Missouri Botanical Garden. These contributions support the Garden's botanical facilities and educational services.
As a thank you for their continued support, City and Country residents receive special discounts and free admission to the Garden on Wednesdays and Saturdays before noon. Learn more here.
To learn more about the ZMD, please visit their website. |
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