Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Dane County, United States | Botanical Gardens

Welcome to the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, WI in the United States.  

Explore the mystery and beauty of nature at  Olbrich Botanical Gardens, stroll through 16 acres of outdoor display gardens including Olbrich's Rose Garden and Thai Pavilion and Garden. Outdoor gardens are open daily and free to the public.

Enjoy a tropical paradise year-round in Olbrich's Bolz Conservatory, a glass pyramid filled with exotic plants, bright flowers, a rushing waterfall, fragrant orchids and free-flying birds.

Our vision is that Olbrich Botanical Gardens will be a locally treasured and globally renowned source of beauty and education celebrating the importance of plants in a sustainable world.

Our mission is that Olbrich Botanical Gardens enriches life by nourishing and sharing the beauty of gardens, the joy of gardening, the knowledge of plants, and the diversity of our world.  Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison is dedicated to the creation, conservation and interpretation of gardens and plant collections hardy to the American Midwest or native to the world's tropical forests for study, enjoyment and public benefit.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a place where gardens, facilities and programs serve people of all ages, abilities and incomes.  Relationships with staff, volunteers and friends are conducted with the highest integrity, respect and consideration.    Excellence is the standard and service is exemplary at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.   The community is served and the region is celebrated.   Contributions are made to global solutions.

At Olbrich Botanical Gardens the joy, diversity and beauty of plants can be shared by everyone.