Step inside and embark on a new adventure in history, ecology and beauty.
Visitors will get to navigate through a lush world of natural beauty. Your visit will take you along paved paths that lead through our four greenhouses:
Palm House: Step into an oasis filled with towering palms, tropical plants, and fruiting trees.
Fern Room: Discover a deep green and serene space showcasing a diverse collection of ferns and cycads. (Visitors should be aware that there are steps up and down when entering and exiting this room).
Orchid House: Features a koi pond with vibrant and delicate collection of orchids, bromeliads, and carnivorous plants.
Show House: Experience our rotating seasonal displays during the Spring and Winter Flower Shows.
Want to learn more about these greenhouses and the Conservatory?
Visit our Conservatory & Gardens page. We hope you enjoy exploring each unique environment. It is free to all visitors with timed-entry tickets. Secure your visit by booking your tickets in advance below:
Suggested Donation: $10 per adult and $5 per child
Your donations support the Conservatory by:
Ticketing questions can be directed to Visitor Services by calling 773-883-PARK (7275) or by visiting our Contact Us page.
2391 N Stockton Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
Open: 10am – 4:30pm
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays
A Warm Climate All-Year Round
We are a working greenhouse and that means we keep our plant collection super happy and healthy by giving them the conditions they love most. So, you can expect it to be warm and humid inside all year round no matter what the weather outside!
Indoor Rain Expected on Rainy Days
That’s right, you just might experience a bit of rain inside the Conservatory. The Lincoln Park Conservancy is partnering with the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Parks Foundation to fundraise and implement a multi-year plan to refurbish the iron and glass structure of the Conservatory, which is in dire need of restoration, modernization and improved accessibility.
If tickets are available, yes! Please check back on Eventbrite for availability. It is highly recommended for ease of entry that you make your timed-entry tickets in advance. If you need help, email the Manager of Visitor Services here.
If there’s availability, you may cancel your current timed-entry ticket to create a new one for the next available time. If there’s not, staff will do their best to accommodate you.
Food and drinks are not permitted inside. Exceptions are made for any resealable or lidded beverages such as coffee or water. Please, no alcohol.
Visitors are welcome to take photos for personal use. Photography Permits are required for any non-commercial/commercial photography/videography. Examples include: weddings, cotillions, engagement, maternity, family, or individual portraits.
Public parking is available for a $30 flat rate in the lot directly North of the Conservatory at 2391 N Stockton Dr. The lot entrance is on Stockton Drive just South of Fullerton Pkwy. It is owned and managed by SP+ Corporation. [See the adjacent map] Parking rates may be higher during special events.
There is also parking available at the Lincoln Park Zoo paid lot located at 2400 N. Cannon Drive. There is also free street parking along Stockton Drive.
CTA bus service on the 151 Sheridan and 156 LaSalle routes stop near the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens at Fullerton Pkwy & Stockton Dr. The 151 and 156 routes also stop adjacent to the North Pond Nature Sanctuary on Stockton Dr at the Arlington, Roslyn, or Wrightwood Ave stops. CTA bus routes 134 and 143 also stop at Roslyn during certain times of the day.
Nearby stations:
Visit Divvy Bikes for more information.
Service animals that have been individually trained to perform tasks for visitors with disabilities are the only animals permitted inside the Conservatory. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted inside due to the number of harmful plants.
The Lincoln Park Conservatory does have wheelchair accessibility in all rooms except the Fern Room which has stairs on both ends. The Conservatory front desk team have two wheelchairs available if needed. Conservatory wheelchairs are for use only in the building. All ADA mobility aids are welcome.
There is no coat check at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Please keep your belongings with you.
Step through the Prairie-style Fullerton gate and enter a hidden garden of unmatched beauty. Only bird songs and the sound of a gentle waterfall break the restful silence. Follow the stone walk encircling the lily pool and discover a pavilion, council ring, and diverse native plantings. This is the vision of landscape architect Alfred Caldwell: a hidden garden for the people of Chicago designed to resemble a river meandering through a great Midwestern prairie.
The Lily Pool gravel pathway on the east side of the site is partially ADA accessible, and visitors should be aware that the stone pathway on the west side includes some steps up and down. Both sides of the path have a slight incline and decline.
Open Daily from April 20 to November 20
Location: 125 W. Fullerton Parkway
Hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm or dusk (earliest time) unless otherwise posted
Please view our Events Calendar for daily hours.
Please enjoy this Virtual Tour brought to you by Dietrich Zeigler – Elements of Media Inc.
You can review our blog series which describes the restoration work that we undertook in the Lily Pool.
Public parking is available for a $30 flat rate in the lot directly North of the Conservatory at 2391 N Stockton Dr. The lot entrance is on Stockton Drive just South of Fullerton Pkwy. It is owned and managed by SP+ Corporation. [See the adjacent map] Parking rates may be higher during special events.
There is also parking available at the Lincoln Park Zoo paid lot located at 2400 N. Cannon Drive. There is also free street parking along Stockton Drive.
CTA bus service on the 151 Sheridan and 156 LaSalle routes stop near the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens at Fullerton Pkwy & Stockton Dr. The 151 and 156 routes also stop adjacent to the North Pond Nature Sanctuary on Stockton Dr at the Arlington, Roslyn, or Wrightwood Ave stops. CTA bus routes 134 and 143 also stop at Roslyn during certain times of the day.
Nearby stations:
Visit Divvy Bikes for more information.
Location: The 15-acre sanctuary is located in Lincoln Park between Fullerton and Diversey Parkways, and Stockton and Cannon Drives.
Hours: Open Year Round until 11PM
Handicapped Accessibility: The North Pond Nature Sanctuary is handicapped accessible, except for certain mulched shoreline paths and the fly-casting pier.
While visiting North Pond Nature Sanctuary, please:
Public parking is available for $28 a day in the lot directly North of the Conservatory at 2391 N Stockton Dr. The lot entrance is on Stockton Dr. just south of Fullerton Pkwy. Street parking may also be available on Stockton or Cannon Drives between Diversey and Fullerton Parkways.
CTA bus service on the 151 Sheridan and 156 LaSalle routes stop near the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens at Fullerton Pkwy & Stockton Dr. The 151 and 156 routes also stop adjacent to the North Pond Nature Sanctuary on Stockton Dr at the Arlington, Roslyn, or Wrightwood Ave stops. CTA bus routes 134 and 143 also stop at Roslyn during certain times of the day.
Nearby stations:
Visit Divvy Bikes for more information.
Location: In Lincoln Park at North Avenue and Dearborn [North of North Avenue, East of the Chicago History Museum]
Hours: Open year round until 11pm
Location: 2611 N Stockton Dr., Chicago, IL 60614. Located just North of North Pond Restaurant
Hours: Open year round. Park closes at 11PM
The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is open daily through Friday, November 20. Hours: 7:30am - 7:30pm or dusk (earliest time) Daily & Special Event hours will be posted on our Events Calendar. Stay posted for further updates. For more information on the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, please visit or Lily Pool Webpage. For information on booking Photography […]
A reservation is required for entry to the Lincoln Park Conservatory. You can book a free timed-entry ticket by clicking here: Conservatory Reservations Plan Your Visit to Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Park Conservatory by going here: Plan Your Visit
Celebrate the spooky fall season at the Lincoln Park Conservatory for everyone's favorite Halloween event: BOO-tanical Bash! The Conservatory takes on a haunted glow, filled with frightening and fun activities for families and all ages, with plenty of treats! This year's Bash will include: A pumpkin painting contest Spooky scavenger hunts with prizes Tarot readings Scary stories […]
Ecological stewardship goes beyond gardening—EcoStewards help support healthier habitats by participating in a variety of hands‑on fieldwork activities in Lincoln Park.
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Stretching from Kathy Osterman Bearch on the north to Ohio Street Beach on the south, Lincoln Park is Chicago’s largest and arguably most active green space. Having begun as a 60-acre portion of a public cemetery, the park grew in many phases to its present size of more than 1,200 acres. A diverse group of talented landscape designers architects, engineers, and artists guided the park’s development. Together, their contributions can be seen as a complex lakefront tapestry.
Today, Lincoln Park continues to serve vast numbers of Chicagoans and visitors, providing activities such as boating, fishing, soccer, bicycling, and swimming. With facilities ranging from dog parks and artificial turf fields to beach houses and museums, Lincoln Park offers a richly textured weave of nature, culture, and recreation on the Chicago lakefront.