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Lurie Garden

Lurie Garden is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Lurie Garden?

Lurie Garden is a 2.5-acre (10,000 m2) garden located at the southern end of Millennium Park in the Loop area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Designed by GGN, Piet Oudolf, and Robert Israel, it opened on July 16, 2004. The garden is a combination of perennials, bulbs, native prairie grasses, shrubs and trees. It is the featured nature component of the world's largest green roof. The garden cost $13.2 million and has a $10 million endowment for maintenance and upkeep. It was named after Ann Lurie, who donated the $10 million endowment. For visitors, the garden features guided walks, lectures, interactive demonstrations, family festivals and picnics.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Lurie Garden
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Website
http://www.luriegarden.org
IMLS Museum ID
8409502300
Coordinates
41.88419, -87.62294
What kind of museum is Lurie Garden?

Lurie Garden is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →

Where is Lurie Garden located?

Lurie Garden is located in Chicago, Illinois at approximately 41.88419, -87.62294. See the map above.

Does Lurie Garden have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.luriegarden.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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