# Autumn Floral Show in the Show Dome & Tropical Conservatory > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 7 – Nov 8 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204 - Ages: All ages (warm, sensory-rich indoor botanical experience) - Price: Adults $9.00 ($8 Milwaukee County resident), Youth (3-12) $6.00, Children 2 & under Free - Status: Ended (last date Sun, Nov 8). - Organizer: Milwaukee County Parks & Friends of The Domes - Official page: https://mitchellparkdomes.com/tickets/ - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/autumn-floral-show-in-the-show-dome-and-tropical-conservatory--listing-bb9108c98bdaa3c307a3f12e ## About Escape the cool November air into the balmy, blooming paradise of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, affectionately known across the Midwest as 'The Domes'. This architectural marvel features three distinct conic glass domes: the Show Dome, the Tropical Dome, and the Arid Desert Dome. This weekend showcases the breathtaking Autumn Floral Show inside the Show Dome, featuring cascading golden chrysanthemums, ornamental grasses, vibrant squash displays, and handcrafted rustic garden structures designed for memorable family photography. Children can hunt for exotic blooming orchids, banana trees, and colorful birds flying overhead in the rainforest-like Tropical Dome, before discovering giant towering saguaro cacti, century plants, and succulents in the Desert Dome. The conservatory's pathways are paved, smooth, and gently graded, ensuring effortless strolls with prams and double strollers without encountering steps or steep barriers. Restrooms located in the central lobby pavilion feature clean, wall-mounted baby diaper changing counters, sanitizing supplies, and toddler stools. The lobby staff can direct nursing parents to a quiet, private designated mother's room complete with a comfortable armchair, power outlet, soft lighting, and sink. Benches placed thoughtfully throughout each dome provide tranquil resting places for parents to feed babies while taking in the stunning floral vistas, while the gift shop offers botanical children's storybooks. ## Similar picks coming up in Milwaukee - [Mitchell Park Domes Holiday Floral Show & Garden Trains](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/mitchell-park-domes-holiday-floral-show-and-garden-trains--listing-86487feaf7d1e541f71937bd) — Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes) · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 7. 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