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Welcome to Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes: America's Most Unique Conservatory As the support group for the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, Friends of the Domes helps cultivate a lifelong love of nature for all visitors. LEARN MORE
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The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, better known as The Domes, are one of the most unique destinations in Milwaukee. Discover cacti, succulents, shrubs and desert palms in the Desert Dome, Enjoy five seasonal shows each year in the floral show dome and walk among 1,200 species of rainforest plants in the Tropical Dome.
A traditionally-trained Milwaukee architect, Donald L. Grieb, won the competition with his futuristic design for three beehive-shaped (conoidal not geodesic) glass domes all connected by a lobby area. Each dome would be 140 feet in diameter at the base and 85 feet high, offering 15,000 square feet of growing space for plant display.
Jan 23, 2024 · Although the future of the Domes is uncertain, for now they remain a destination for plant lovers, school groups, photo opportunities and special events. Here's what to know about the Milwaukee ...
Sep 8, 2023 · Mitchell Park Domes. A Milwaukee landmark for generations, a unique engineering marvel, and a nationally significant example of Midcentury Modern architecture, the Mitchell Park Domes have been a center of community life and an international tourism destination for more than 50 years.
Dec 11, 2021 · About the Mitchell Park Domes. The Milwaukee Domes are located in Mitchell Park, one of many famed parks throughout the city. There are technically three separate domes connected by a large lobby area. The entire indoor complex and areas for exploring, totals to about 45,000 square feet!
