The 23-acre Denver Botanic Gardens serves as a botanical and cultural center in Denver. Alongside stunning plant collections, the gardens host art exhibitions, summer concerts, and special events throughout the year. The garden also engages in significant international outreach.
The Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory is an iconic feature of the Denver Botanic Gardens housing a vast array of tropical and subtropical species.
Known as Shofu-en, the Japanese Garden offers a serene landscape inspired by traditional Japanese garden design, complete with Koi ponds, meticulous landscaping, and a tea house.
The Science Pyramid is an educational facility designed to engage visitors with the science behind plant conservation. The building itself is architecturally striking and is intended to mimic the natural crystalline forms found in nature. Inside, interactive exhibits and displays explore botanical research, conservation efforts, and the ecological relationships of Colorado’s flora.
The Mordecai Children’s Garden offers a space for younger visitors to learn about plant life and ecosystems through hands-on activities.
Institutional Conservation Partner with the Center for Plant Conservation.
Accredited by Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
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