Plants make people happy & we have over 2,000 species housed in our tropical, desert and floral domes at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory in Milwaukee.

Step inside Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Domes and journey through lush tropical rainforests, dazzling floral gardens and dramatic desert landscapes, all under iconic glass domes.

Join a network of 5,000+ individuals who care deeply about the future of the Mitchell Park Domes. Gain free year-round access to an oasis of life, greenery and warmth at the Domes and 300+ gardens.

Domes first appeared as solid mounds and in techniques adaptable only to the smallest buildings, such as round huts and tombs in the ancient Middle East, India, and the Mediterranean.

Domes were built in ancient Mesopotamia, and they have been found in Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Chinese architecture in the ancient world, as well as among a number of indigenous building …

The Milwaukee Domes are officially known as the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, and they’re one of the most unique landmarks in the world. Each dome is a conoidal glass structure —a rare …

Discover a world of natural wonder at Milwaukee’s iconic Domes, a horticultural oasis in the heart of Milwaukee, where a desert oasis, tropical jungle, and ever-changing floral gardens bloom under one …

Mar 19, 2025 · By Mike Kaplan · Last updated on March 19, 2025. A dome is a hemispherical structure usually forming a ceiling or roof. Dome structures made of various materials have been used …

Located in Milwaukee’s historic 61-acre Mitchell Park, the Domes are adjacent to the Clarke Square neighborhood (one of the city’s most diverse areas) and are visited annually by nearly 300,000 people.

Jun 10, 2025 · There's a very unique natural and architectural gem thriving right in America's most affordable lake destination of Milwaukee. The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory — also known …