Gardens of Reflection

September 21, 2024

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November 10, 2024

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Sep 21, 2024

Nov 10, 2024

This fall, immerse yourself in a breathtaking display that celebrates traditional Asian gardening techniques, featuring a harmonious blend of chrysanthemums, conifers, irises, and asters. "Gardens of Reflection" invites visitors to experience the tranquility and beauty of meticulously crafted garden "moments," where every plant and prop is thoughtfully balanced to create a space of peace and contemplation. This exhibit aims to engage the hearts and minds of its viewers, inspiring appreciation, peace, and reflection—a truly restorative landscape for personal growth and well-being.

Sticker Wednesdays

Visit the Mitchell Park Domes on Wednesdays to get your free show themed sticker with paid admission!
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Highlights

Chrysanthemums: Discover the natural allure of this traditional exhibition flower, symbolizing longevity and rejuvenation.
‍Conifers, Irises, and Asters: Enjoy a serene landscape that merges these elements in a way that fosters a deep sense of tranquility and connection to nature.

Last Thursday of the Month | $5 Admission
$5 Admission on the last Thursday of every month: 9/26/24 and 10/31/24

Thank you to our Contributing Sponsors: Ikebana Society of Milwaukee Chapter 22 and Anderson Japanese Gardens of Rockford

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Admission

Milwaukee County Residents: Receive discount on admission - ID required.

Adults: $9.00 | $8.00 residents
Military (active duty & veterans - ID required): $6.00
Seniors (60+): $9.00 | $6.00 residents
Adults with disabilities: $6.00

Juniors (3-12): $6.00
Students (with ID): $6.00
Children (2 & under): Free

Adult Group Rate (20 or more): $8.00 per person | $7.00 residents
Junior Group Rate (20 or more): $6.00 per person | $5.00 residents
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‍Last Thursday of Every Month: $5 per person (2 & under are free)
Sticker Wednesday: Free themed sticker with each paid admission

Friends of the Domes Members: Get free entry to the Domes for a full-year, plus other benefits.
‍AHS Members: Receive two free admissions.

Educational Field Trips are arranged through Friends of the Domes. Request a Friends of the Domes field trip here.

Guided Group Tours: Explore the Domes with your own personal guide! Our Park Naturalist, Paula Zamiatowski shares her knowledge in a one-hour tour of the Domes, where you’ll focus on plants and trees with uniquely interesting features, vivid and fresh blooms, and original plant residents dating to the mid-1960s.
- Guided tours are available for family and adult groups of 10 or more visitors after paying the regular admission price. Group discounts do not apply to Guided Tours.
- There is a $1 surcharge per person for this service.
- Tours are available Wednesday through Saturday (two weeks notice requested).
- Participants will have an additional 30 minutes at the end of the tour to visit the gift shop or a favorite dome.

Request a Guided Group Tour

Self-Guided Group Visit: Request for your group of 10+ people here.

Strollers are welcome at the Domes, however, please keep in mind that some pathways will be a tight fit for double-wide strollers.

Pets are not allowed inside the Domes. Service dogs are allowed.

Gift Cards: All Milwaukee County Parks gift cards can be redeemed for dozens of uses, including admission to The Domes. Gift cards can be purchased online through Milwaukee County Parks.