Experts' Choice Award Missouri Botanical Garden
What the experts agree on
One of the world's top botanical gardens, this historic 79-acre oasis since 1859 offers year-round beauty, from a Japanese garden to a carnivorous plant bog and hedge maze.
“Seventy-nine acres of trees, gardens and conservatories, a must-see for any visitor, any time of year.”
– Where
Fodor's "Highlights include a Japanese garden... an Ottoman Turkish style garden; and a 2-acre children's garden." Full review
Lonely Planet "Gardens hold a... carnivorous plant bog and Victorian-style hedge maze." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stroll the lush grounds year-round." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A labor of love by wealthy merchant Henry Shaw, the 79-acre garden opened in 1859." Full review
Afar Magazine "Opened in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is tops." Full review
Frommer's "The country's oldest and one of the world's top-rated botanical gardens." Full review
National Geographic
