Olbrich Botanical Gardens

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3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 246-4550

An adventure for all ages! Explore 16 acres of outdoor and indoor display gardens. Open daily with free admission. Olbrich Tram offers riders with interpretive messages about Olbrich's history and gardens and is available daily in summer and on weekends in spring and fall.

Amenities
  • A/V Equipment Onsite:
  • Banquet Facility:
  • Conference Facility:
  • Non-smoking Available:
  • Onsite Catering:
  • Onsite Parking:
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
Accommodations
  • Price Range: $225, 1999
Olbrich Botanical Gardens Meeting Facility
  • Theatre Capacity: 200
  • Banquet Capacity: 150
  • Classroom Capacity: 30
  • Reception Capacity: 150

Meeting Facility Rooms

Room Name Dimensions Ceiling Sq. Ft. Theater Classroom Size Banquet Capacity Reception
Commons X       2800.00     200     30     150     150  
Atrium X       1600.00     120     30     64     64  
Meeting Room X       840.00     60     24     0     0  
Outdoor Space Available - Please e-mail for detail X                        

African Violet Show & Sale

Recurring daily until October 13, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Saturday 12-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm
Special Event
The Wisconsin Council of African Violet Clubs invites you to our 50th annual show and sale. Come and see hundreds of beautiful African violets and related plants on exhibit and for sale. Designs using African violets will... more >

Color Theory Through Watercolor Workshop

August 18, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Special Event
Understanding color is essential to create work that captivates the eye and evokes certain moods or emotions. Through a series of fun exercises, you will learn about tints, shades, and tones; the color wheel; complementar... more >

Drawing: Explore Your Experimental Nature

August 25, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 9:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Special Event
This fun, process-oriented workshop is for those who want to go beyond traditional drawing, expand skills and creativity, and regain the delight we had as children when drawing. Using nature-inspired subjects and ideas, y... more >

Herbal Harvest Workshop

August 25, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Special Event
Herbs can be enjoyed during every season when you preserve your herbal harvest. Join Lauri Lee of Herb n' Gardener and the Madison Herb Society for a hands-on workshop to learn how to make items for your herbal pantry. Fr... more >

Olbrich Garden Book Club

September 15, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Special Event
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as we discuss fiction and non-fiction books about plants, gardens, nature, and the environment. The Olbrich Gardens Book Club is a book discussion group hosted by Olbrich's S... more >

Olbrich's Crackle: Fire & Froth

September 27, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
7:00PM-10:00PM
Special Event
Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening in Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the Great Lawn, groove to live music, savor a variety of tasty foods from Food Fight restaurants, and... more >

Twilight in the Gardens - Fireflies

August 16, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Special Event
Join us for this fun evening class in the outdoor gardens. Why do fireflies light up? Discover the answers to this question and more in this twilight class. This class includes a walk through the outdoor gardens and theme... more >

WDS Annual Daylily Plant Sale

Recurring daily until August 18, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11am-3pm
Special Event
Largest daylily sale in the area. Thousands of plants; more than 700 different kinds. All are hardy, Wisconsin-grown plants. Large, color photo of every cultivar. Prices: $4 to $30. 5% of proceeds to benefit a non-profit ... more >

Fall Bulk Leaf Mulch Sale

Every Saturday until October 12, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
9:00AM-1:00PM
Ongoing Events
Buy in bulk and save! Shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and protect plants. Applying leaf mulch in the fall helps give your garden a head start in the spring. $40 plus tax per tractor scoop. Covers 350 square ft at 2... more >