TICKETS

• Advanced Timed Tickets Required
• Exhibit viewings will take place rain or shine
• Tickets are non-refundable & non-transferrable

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EXHIBIT NAVIGATION

 

Virtual Exhibit Guide

• Access a mobile-friendly map on your own phone - scan QR code onsite for access or visit olbrichgleam.org and click on exhibit map.
• Exhibit can be easily navigated without use of the virtual map - onsite wayfinding available.

Designated One-Way Tour Route

• Avoids cross-traffic at intersections, encourages an even flow.
• Guests are admitted through Olbrich Gardens’ main entrance into the lobby area and then proceed to the outdoor gardens.
• The final GLEAM installation is located in the tropical Bolz Conservatory (indoors). After viewing the conservatory installation guests will exit the exhibit through the main doors where they entered.

Exhibit Route Distance

• 0.67 mile loop, following counter-clockwise around the outer pathways of the Gardens.

Interactive Installations

• During high traffic periods, typically Friday & Saturday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. you may encounter an optional wait to directly interact with certain installation. Guests are welcome to view the installation and continue on the tour route if they do not wish to wait in line.

Accessibility

• Wheelchairs/electric scooters (2) /upright rollator walkers (2) available - first-come, first-served.
• The majority of the tour route consists of flat, 12’ wide brick or cement pathways.

Potential Navigation Challenges

There are four installation areas that may present challenges for persons with disabilities.

Guests can select to view these installations from the solid, flat main exhibit pathway.

• The Mushroom Grove installation (1st) in the Meadow Garden winds through an uneven flagstone pathway on one side.
• The Tidal Disruption installation (3rd) in the Serenity Garden is positioned in wide open grassy area.
• The Phonosynthesis installation (4th) in the Linden Tree Hideout is situated on a bark mulch pathway.
• The Bioluminescence installation (9^th & final) viewable throughout the Bolz Conservatory (indoors) can be enjoyed from first floor, to avoid retracing the route down the access ramp against traffic.

 

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GUEST AMENITIES

Restrooms

• Restrooms available indoors only.
• Olbrich’s lobby offers restrooms as you enter the exhibit and second set of restrooms on the opposite side of the lobby area before entering the Bolz Conservatory where the final installation is featured.

 

Beverage Service

• Cash bar service available on select Friday & Saturday evenings.
• Food service is not provided at the exhibit.
• No carry-in food or beverages, with the exception for water.

 

Parking

• Olbrich Botanical Gardens’ parking lot accommodates 210 cars.
• Check out the Map of Alternative Parking Options prior to your visit to identify a plan B in case the Gardens’ parking lot is full.