Missouri Botanical Garden
4.9(16,488)4.9 out of 5 stars, 16488 reviews St. Louis, MO
About Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden offers a stunning and educational experience for families, featuring beautiful landscapes, interactive children's areas, and a variety of seasonal events, making it a top choice for family outings.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a day of exploration and educationParents wanting to introduce their children to nature and gardeningAll ages, particularly enjoyable for children aged 3-12 due to the interactive play areas and educational classes
Why families love it
- Beautiful displays of flowers and cacti
- The Climatron with tropical plants
- Serene Japanese Garden with cherry blossoms
- Well-designed children's area with activities
- Children's play area
- Seasonal events and festivals
Insider tips
- Plan to spend at least 5 hours to fully enjoy the gardens
- Visit during peak bloom seasons for the best experience
- Consider getting an annual pass if you plan to visit multiple times
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak tourist seasons when the gardens may be overcrowded
- Significant walking required, which may be challenging for younger children or those with mobility issues
- Crowds
- Busy during weekends and holidays, especially during peak bloom seasons
- Value
- Annual passes are available, providing good value for frequent visitors; specific pricing details were not mentioned in reviews but suggest that the experience is worth the cost compared to other local attractions.
- Food
- Food and drink rules were not specified, but there is a restaurant on-site that received positive feedback
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned, but the reviews did not highlight any barriers for families with strollers
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned, but the family-friendly environment suggests a focus on safety
What parents say
"This place is fantastic! It's so beautiful. They workers are very friendly. It's easy find. Parking wasn't a problem. The classes they after are great. I took the secrets of chocolate class and loved it. I learned things about chocolate I never new. The instructor was very knowledgeable."
a week ago
"We have annual passes here and absolutely love it. We have been to Botanical Gardens all around the United States and this is by far the best. It is absolutely beautiful! The pictures are from yesterday. We spent a little over 3 hours walking around, and we come here at least 5 times per year. If you have never visited, I would plan on at least 5 hours."
a week ago
"Phenomenal Botanical Gardens! The Climatron is spectacular. A wonderful array of tropical plants. I loved the water features and we even saw a gecko. The Japanese garden is serene and well thought out. The cherry blossoms are in their peak currently. Lots of spring blooms at the moment. The children’s area is really well done, lots of activities and a great play area for kids. Must make this a stop in your St. Louis travels. I could have spent days here. Just the most magical place to wander around and relax and literally; stop and smell the roses. I was told they host tons of events and f"
2 weeks ago
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