Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center

North Exterior Render of the New Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center

World-class Guest Experience The centerpiece of the Gateway to the Garden campaign is the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, serving as a place of welcome and a portal to the […]

Commitment to Sustainability

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Sustainably designed and built for future growth, the  Gateway to the Garden campaign features best practices in construction, design, and operation to achieve optimal use with minimal environmental impact.

Emerson Conservatory

The Emerson Conservatory, featuring the Orthwein Conservatory Garden, is the first dedicated floral conservatory and display hall constructed on Garden grounds since 1915. A dazzling new conservatory, just steps away […]

Lelia J. and David N. Farr Auditorium

Southwest view of Jack C. Taylor Center hallway toward auditorium entrance

The Lelia J. and David N. Farr Auditorium, situated within the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, is conveniently located near two new classrooms and adjacent to the Emerson Conservatory. The […]

Bayer Event Center

Bayer Event Center south view rendering

The Bayer Event Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to host private and public events in a setting like no other. State-of-the-art technology is blended with modern, elegant finishes to create […]

William T. Kemper Lobby

Lobby of the New Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center

The William T. Kemper Lobby of the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center provides access to updated and expanded visitor amenities—ticketing, restrooms, dining, gifts, and education spaces. All visitor services are accessible on […]