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REOPENS JULY 9, 2020
Nicholas Conservatory includes an 11,000 square foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting.
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River in Sinnissippi Gardens, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The entire facility is the third largest conservatory in Illinois with a total of 22,000 square feet, and at the highest point stands 52 feet. A tropical setting includes an 11,000 square foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures. Changing seasonal floral displays, a gift shop and special events; educational programs where children can learn the importance of plants; special workshops and lecture series for adults; the perfect place to host your event--small weddings, receptions, business meetings.
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens Hours
| Monday | 5:00PM – 11:00PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| Sunday | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
$1.00 to $8.00
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1354 N. 2nd St.
Rockford IL 61107 - Phone: (815) 987-8858
- Email: rpdmail@rockfordparkdistrict.org
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