# Mitchell Park Domes Holiday Floral Show & Conservatory Discovery > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Fri, Nov 27 - Where: Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204 - Ages: All ages (Interactive plant scavenger hunt available for youth) - Price: $9 (Adults) / $6 (Youth ages 3-12) / Free for children 2 & under - Organizer: Milwaukee County Parks & Friends of the Domes - Official page: https://www.mitchellparkdomes.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/mitchell-park-domes-holiday-floral-show-and-conservatory-discovery--listing-fa21f0b4108d31748d1f5337 ## About Opening for Thanksgiving weekend, the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory—affectionately known as The Domes—unveils its magical annual Holiday Floral Show inside the Show Dome. Families escape chilly late-autumn temperatures into three towering conoidal glass domes housing thousands of vibrant poinsettias, festive winter greenery, towering evergreen trees, and whimsical model train layouts winding through miniature Wisconsin towns. Children can explore the neighboring Tropical Dome to observe towering palms, fruit trees, and cascading indoor waterfalls, or marvel at rare desert cacti in the Arid Dome. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide concrete paths throughout all three domes and the central lobby easily accommodate double strollers and mobility devices. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern family restrooms with changing stations in the main lobby, plus quiet wooden benches overlooking the koi pond in the Tropical Dome. • Age Suitability: Delightful for all ages from babies and toddlers to school-age nature explorers and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: The Show Dome features soft festive instrumental carols and gentle natural lighting; the Tropical Dome offers warm humidity and tranquil bubbling water sounds. ## Similar picks 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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