Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri
The Missouri Botanical Garden, also known as Shaw's Garden, is a premier botanical garden located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded by British immigrant Henry Shaw in 1859, it sits on land that was once his estate. The garden is famous for its extensive herbarium, the second largest in North America, and the Peter H. Raven Library, which holds a comprehensive collection of botanical literature. The garden features the Climatron, a pioneering geodesic dome greenhouse simulating a rainforest environment, opened in 1960. It hosts a variety of cultural festivals, including Japanese and Chinese cultural celebrations, highlighting traditional arts, crafts, and music alongside botanical displays like bonsai. The Missouri Botanical Garden also operates additional facilities such as the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and the Shaw Nature Reserve, extending its mission of plant conservation, education, and sustainability. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the garden remains a vibrant center for botanical research, public enjoyment, and cultural exchange.
ヒント: Visit during spring and early summer for the best floral displays and cultural festivals. Consider purchasing tickets online in advance to avoid queues. The garden offers discounts for seniors, students, and members. Check the official website for event schedules and guided tour options to enrich your visit.
興味深い事実
- •The garden's herbarium holds over 7.5 million plant specimens, making it the second largest in North America.
- •The Climatron was one of the first geodesic dome greenhouses in the world when it opened in 1960.
- •The Peter H. Raven Library contains about 85% of all published literature on systematic botany and plant taxonomy.
- •The Tower Grove House was part of the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape in the mid-19th century.
- •The Missouri Botanical Garden collaborates on The Plant List, an extensive online database of plant species names.
歴史
The Missouri Botanical Garden was established by Henry Shaw in 1859 on his former estate in St.
Louis.
Shaw, who immigrated from Britain in 1819, developed the garden as a center for botanical research and public enjoyment.
The Climatron greenhouse, a geodesic dome replicating rainforest conditions, was constructed in 1960, marking a milestone in greenhouse design.
In 1976, the garden was designated a National Historic Landmark.
In 2024, the Tower Grove House on the garden grounds was recognized in the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom due to its historical role in aiding enslaved people seeking freedom.
場所ガイド
Climatron1960
A pioneering geodesic dome greenhouse opened in 1960 that simulates a tropical rainforest environment, housing diverse tropical plants in a controlled climate.
Peter H. Raven Library1859
A comprehensive botanical library founded alongside the garden, containing over 160,000 items focused on plant taxonomy and systematic botany.
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
An 8,000-square-foot indoor butterfly conservatory with an outdoor butterfly garden, operated by the Missouri Botanical Garden in Chesterfield.
Shaw Nature Reserve1925
A 2,400-acre nature reserve started in 1925 to protect plants from urban pollution, now serving as a public space for research, education, and recreation.
連絡先
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