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The Children's Garden will reopen on April 1, 2010Closed for the season

About the Children's Garden
Missouri people and plants take center stage as kids explore the natural world at the Children's Garden. Look for hands-on learning and family fun throughout the Children's Garden all season long. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors to where the adventure begins!

Great Green Adventures
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Explore a special part of the Garden with us each month. Learn about plants, nature, and sustainability through hands-on activities, journaling, stories, and games.

Family Backpacks
Would you like to explore and learn about other parts of the Missouri Botanical Garden? Check out a Family Backpack!

Resources
Check out more activities to do at home or in the Garden here!

Germination Stations
The Children's Garden is a great place for families to play. Interpreter-led "Germination Stations" enrich visitors' experience with discovery and learning.

Birthday Parties
With nearly two acres of hands-on activities and outdoor play, the Children's Garden is a wonderful place to have a birthday celebration you'll never forget!

Special Events
We're open! Check out our upcoming events.

Featuring Lewis & Clark in 2010
Each year, the Children's Garden highlights an important individual in Missouri history. In honor of the corps of Discovery, William Clark and Merriweather Lewis will take center stage in 2010.

School Groups
School groups are welcome to come explore the Children’s Garden. All school groups must pre-register their Children’s Garden visit. Admission for pre-registered school groups is $3 per student. School groups are required to have 1 adult per 5 students.