Now open daily through Sunday, March 17
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory
Hundreds made their way to the Crystal Bridge this past weekend to see The Curious World of Orchids during its opening weekend. This show displays hundreds of peculiar orchids with fascinating, unique, and wildly beautiful shapes. Learn about these exquisite flowers and what makes them such a unique and diverse plant family. Visit our online photo gallery to see the latest photos.
FREE for members. Adults - $10.50. Senior 62+ $9; Military/Veterans $9.
Student $7; Youth (5-17 years) $5.50. Ages 4 & under FREE
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We're loving the photos getting shared to the Gardens on social media. Please tag us! @myriadgardens.
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Spring Pruning, Plotting, and Planning
Sat, Feb. 24, 10am-12pm
Member $15; Nonmember $18
Register by Thursday.
Learn more & register
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Guided Gardens Tour: Beautiful Bark
Sat, Feb. 24, 10-11am
FREE - Meet in the Visitor Lobby
Every second Friday, 1pm
Every last Saturday, 10am
Learn more & get the tour plant lists here.
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Toilet Paper Tube Seed Starters
Saturday, February 24, 1-2pm
Member $13; Nonmember $15
Best for all ages
Register by Thursday.
Learn more & register
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Sound Bath-Full Moon
Saturday, February 24, 6-7pm
Water Plaza Room, FREE
Upcoming dates: Monday, March 25, Tuesday, April 23, Thursday, May 7, and Friday, June 21. All classes are 6-7pm.
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FREE Yoga
Water Plaza Room
Tuesdays, 6pm and Saturdays, 9am
Bring mat & water
Free thanks to our sponsors
Fowler Automotive, KeepMoving OKC & TSET
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Visit the Myriad Gardens Gift Shop
Stocked up on orchid merch especially for the Orchid Show! Open daily, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm.
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The Tampkins Family Exhibit
Open through March 6
Crystal Bridge Conservatory Lobby
The Tampkins Family is a testament to the power of art across generations. With their unique backgrounds, diverse interests, and varied subjects, each member brings a fresh perspective to the world of creativity. From the visionary work of Gilbert Tampkins to the expressive art of Keith Tampkins, the family's artistic genes have spawned a beautiful tapestry of talent. Demetrice Dalton, Raemekka Tampkins, and Miyah Threats add their own unique flair to this vibrant artistic lineage. Explore the captivating journey of the Tampkins Family and witness creativity intertwine.
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Learn more about Oklahoma Gardening School 2024, get the day's agenda, see the speaker bios, cost, and register here. Deadline to register is March 6.
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Shamrock the Gardens: St. Patrick's Day
Sunday, March 17, 11am-2pm - FREE
Come join us for family-friendly Irish celebration filled with music and dancing, local food and artisan vendors, photo ops, and more! Enjoy dance routines by the McTeggart Irish Dancers of OK and music from Flowers of Edinburgh and Raven’s Three. Hear the sound of classic bagpipe music as the Oklahoma Scottish Pipes and Drums make their grand entrance through the Gardens.
In keeping with tradition, the lake will be safely dyed a bright shade of green. Bring your chairs and join us at Devon Lawn. Get the list of vendors and food trucks here.
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Tea and Tulips
Wednesday, March 27, 2-4:30pm
Park House Event Center
Adult – $45 member; $55 nonmember
Youth (4-17) $30; nonmember $35
Join us for a unique event at the Park House Event Center on Wednesday, March 27, from 2-4:30pm. Indulge in a delightful afternoon of high tea while previewing the upcoming Tulip Festival. Sip champagne amidst breathtaking tulip beds, savor delectable savory and sweet bites, and delight in premium tea selections. Don't forget to don your favorite hat for this elegant affair!
Register here
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Tulip Festival
March 30 & 31 10am-5pm
Experience the enchantment of 50,000 beautiful tulip blooms as we celebrate the arrival of spring. Enjoy live music, shop local vendors, and more.
Presenting Sponsor Velocigo
Sponsors: Devon Energy Corporation, E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Midtown Renaissance, Tinker Federal Credit Union and Arts Council Oklahoma City
See the list of performers, vendors and food trucks to date!
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ADULT
Botanical Candle Pouring
Saturday, March 16, 10-11am
Member $35; Nonmember $40
Jeff Chambless, MoonGlow Maven
Learn more & register here
Gardening 101
Saturday, March 16, 1-4pm
Member $25; Nonmember $30
Register by March 14
Learn more & register here
Spring Crops and Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, March 23, 10-11am
Member $12; Nonmember $15
Register by March 21
Learn more & register here
Companion Planting
Saturday, March 23, 2-3PM
Member $12; Nonmember $15
Register by March 21
Learn more & register here
Workshop: Foraged Floral Arrangements
Saturday, March 30, 10-11:30am
Member $45; Nonmember $50
Register by March 28
Learn more & register here
Photography Workshop: Tulips and Spring Color
Saturday, March 30, 1-4pm
Member $30; Nonmember $35
Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
Register by Thursday, March 28
Learn more & register here
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YOUTH
Reading Wednesdays
Visitor Lobby, 10am
*March 20th will move to the Children's Garden Porch for spring break.
FREE
Best for ages 2-5, siblings welcome
Spring Break Drop-ins
Monday-Friday, March 18-22, 10am-noon
Best for Ages 3-12
Children’s Garden Porch
$2 Donation Suggested
Monday: Math in the Garden
Tuesday: Science in the Garden
Wednesday: Reading in the Garden
Thursday: Health in the Garden
Friday: Art in the Garden
Learn more
St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt in the Crystal Bridge
Sunday, March 17, 1-2pm
Best for Ages 5-12
Mango Room & Crystal Bridge
$2 donation (Nonmembers pay admission). Learn more.
Biodiversity Detectives
Saturday, March 30, 1-2pm
Best for ages 7-12
Children’s Garden Porch
Member $8; Nonmember $10
Register by March 28
Learn more & register
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The Myriad Gardens Foundation wishes to thank our sustaining partners
in providing major and ongoing support:
Inasmuch Foundation
The Chickasaw Nation
Devon Energy Corp.
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
Tinker Federal Credit Union
Robert H. Meinders
Jean and David McLaughlin
Anonymous in recognition of Bert Cooper
OG&E
Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Continental Resources
McGee Foundation
Parks and Public Spaces Initiative
Robinson-Park, LLC
Avis Scaramucci
Glenna and Richard Tanenbaum
The City of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
State of Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security
Myriad Gardens Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, operates Myriad Botanical Gardens within a public-private partnership with the City of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust. These partners provide a portion of the funds needed to manage and maintain the Gardens. The Foundation relies on earned revenue and philanthropic support to provide additional necessary funds for the Gardens operations.
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