Visit an Iconic Landmark - "The Domes" of Milwaukee - Frugal Family Fun
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Do you live in around the Milwaukee metro area? Are you planning to travel to beautiful "Brew City"?
You have to check out the infamous Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Better know as:
"The Domes"
Experience an icon - one of Milwaukee's top tourist destinations. Visit a desert oasis, a tropical jungle and special floral gardens all at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Nearly 5,000 plants from over 100 countries, representing 6 continents are exhibited under glass in these domes.
Each dome is 140 feet wide by 85 feet high (seven stories), offering 15,000 square feet of growing space for plant displays. Each dome has approximately 2,200 panes of 1/4" thick wire-glass originally imported from Germany. Three distinct climates and plants make up the Conservatory.
The Domes also host numerous special events throughout the years. Fabulous mini ethnic festivals in the winter and spring celebrate the diverse cultures around Milwaukee and fascinating education events make learning about our planet fun for the whole family.
Their popular "Music under glass" concert series highlights live local music every Thursday night from January through March. Luminous L.E.D. lighting system light up the night with colorful halos on each dome, and brilliant "pixels" of light play spectacular light show routines set to music in the Show Dome.
THE TROPICAL DOME
The jungle-like trails of the Tropical Dome showcase the rich diversity of plants from the rain-forests of the world. See flowers, fruits, nuts, spices, orchids, wildlife and the 30 foot waterfall all within this lush paradise.
THE DESERT DOME
The Desert Dome hosts one of the world's finest collections of cacti, succulents, and other desert plants. The plants of Africa, Madagascar, Australia, Asia, South America and North America are all represented with intriguing geometric forms and unique adaptations.
THE SHOW DOME
The Show Dome offers five seasonal displays each year. The theme of each show dictates the setting, landscape design, plantings, and prop design. These amazing floral exhibits draw visitors with backdrops of color and beauty for photos and special events.
HISTORY
Mitchell Park is one of the oldest parks in the Milwaukee County Parks System. The park was named after Milwaukee's respected Mitchell Family.
The original conservatory, built in the traditional glass house style, opened to the public in 1898. The plans were drawn by architects C. Koch and Company.
In 1955, the old conservatory was removed to make way for the construction of the new domes. Local architect, Donal Grieb, designed the uniquely shaped domes of the current Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory.
The three domes are the first and only conoidal (bee hive shaped) glass structures to house plants in different climates. The shape allows an excellent angle for efficient solar heating and more height for taller plants. Grieb's award winning design drew accolades from around the world.
The show dome was the first to open in December 1964 with a holiday display. The Tropical Dome opened in January 1966, and the Arid Dome was opened in October 1967.
The Domes were officially dedicated in 1965 by first lady Mrs. Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson and still stand against the Milwaukee skyline today as an icon of this wonderful city.
If you live in the Milwaukee area or plan to visit. Don't forget to check out the domes.
It's an unforgettable experience!
Just a note: If you are a Milwaukee resident you can get in free with I.D. on Mondays (excluding holidays) until noon.
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