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Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Owensboro, Kentucky. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Western Kentucky Botanical Garden?

The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden (WKBG) is a botanical garden in Owensboro, Kentucky. The garden contains several themed gardens, including a large collection of daylilies with an American Hemerocallis Society-recognized display garden. Other gardens include a large herb garden, a rose garden, an English cottage garden, a Kentucky symbol quilt garden, a Japanese memorial garden, an ericaceous garden, the Moonlite Children's garden, the University of Kentucky Extension display garden, and a Western Kentucky University experimental garden. The garden also includes several ponds and many works of public art, including insect and wind sculptures.

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Museum details

Name
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
Owensboro
State
Kentucky
Website
http://wkbg.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8402100361
Coordinates
37.77379, -87.14807
What kind of museum is Western Kentucky Botanical Garden?

Western Kentucky Botanical 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 Western Kentucky Botanical Garden located?

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is located in Owensboro, Kentucky at approximately 37.77379, -87.14807. See the map above.

Does Western Kentucky Botanical Garden have a website?

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

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