Leave your worries at the door as you wander through each of the conservatory rooms full of both unusual and familiar plants. Free and open to the public.
We welcome all ages. Because some plants are toxic or hazardous to touch, we ask that children be well supervised.
Access the greenhouse through Room 139 (located at the southeast corner of the Biology Building on the IU Bloomington campus).
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closed on weekends and during some holidays and IU breaks. Check our Facebook page for closing notices.
To help you enjoy your visit, please keep the following in mind:
NOTE: Due to staffing constraints, we are not offering group tours until further notice.
Group tours are available Monday through Friday by appointment. Ages kindergarten and up. Group size of no more than 10 people. Guided tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Email: biogreen@indiana.edu
Phone: 812-855-7717
IU instructors may bring their students to the greenhouse for special class sessions. Please arrange a time through the "Schedule a Visit" form to avoid conflict with other scheduled activities.
Email: biogreen@indiana.edu
Phone: 812-855-7717
Parking is available in the Atwater Garage (921 Atwater Avenue, Bloomington) just a block south of the Biology Building. Enter the garage from South Faculty Lane between Atwater Avenue and East Third Street.
A parking fee is normally charged on week days.
Contact the IU Office of Parking Operations for other options.
