The Climatron® is an architectural marvel filled to the brim with tropical plants from all over the world. A lot has happened in the 60 years since it first opened to the public. From history to pop culture, and even an alligator encounter, here are 30 things you might not know about the Climatron. In…
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Henry Shaw House for Sale (No, Not That One)
It’s not every day you have the chance to live inside a home Henry Shaw built.
Shaw Nature Reserve and Route 66
Almost immediately after it opened to traffic, Garden leaders looked to put their own stamp on Route 66.
The Art and Herbarium of Sadie Price
Sarah Frances Price is relatively unknown today despite tireless work as a naturalist, botanist, artist, teacher, and author.
The Garden and the Gateway Arch
The Missouri Botanical Garden and Gateway Arch National Park are two iconic and uniquely St. Louis institutions. These two landmarks are more closely linked than you may realize—intersecting at a critical moment that would dramatically reshape our city’s history and its riverfront. We have learned more about the connection between the Garden and the Gateway…
From the Archives: Silver and Gold
The Olympic Games celebrate the world’s premiere athletes, with the best of the best taking home gold, silver, or bronze. In many respects, floral shows in the first half of the 20th century were Olympic events for gardens like ours — a chance to shine on a national stage. And a quick trip through our…