Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical garden in Omaha, United States
The garden spans 100 acres of cultivated grounds featuring diverse plant collections, including rose gardens, herb gardens, and woodland trails along Bancroft Street.
The botanical center was established in 1982 following two years of planning and entered a management agreement with Omaha city in 1993.
The gardens host seasonal exhibitions, educational programs, and maintain a specialized horticultural library within the 32,000-square-foot visitor center.
The facility operates daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays until 8 PM, offering guided tours and educational activities.
The arboretum section demonstrates seven regional plant communities, including prairies, savannas, pecan woodlands, and floodplain riverbank ecosystems.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1982
Address: 100 Bancroft Street 68108 Omaha
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
Phone: +14023464002
Website: http://omahabotanicalgardens.org
GPS coordinates: 41.23690,-95.91620
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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