Missouri Botanical Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a premier institution dedicated to plant science, conservation, and education in St. Louis, Missouri. Through its extensive herbarium—now being digitized to make 6 million plant specimens accessible to scientists and conservationists worldwide—the Garden advances critical botanical research and species identification. The organization combines horticultural excellence with scientific inquiry, offering visitors immersive experiences through specialized gardens including the Climatron, Japanese Garden, and Children's Garden. With a focus on plant conservation, sustainability, and connecting communities to the natural world, the Missouri Botanical Garden provides educational programming, special events, and advanced learning opportunities that inspire visitors to champion change in plant science and environmental stewardship. The Garden welcomes over 800,000 annual visitors and serves as a hub for botanical research, conservation action, and lifelong learning about plants and their critical role in our ecosystem.