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The mission of the Botanic Garden of Smith College is to foster education about the science, beauty, and importance of the plant kingdom through the use of outdoor and conservatory plant collections, gardens, displays, and exhibitions, and to preserve and maintain the historic Olmsted campus landscape.
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From the original 13 acres purchased in 1871 to the 147 acres that make up the contiguous campus today, the Smith College campus has grown and changed to respond to the needs of the times. What makes the campus meaningful to you? Visitors are invited to consider their own relationship to the surrounding landscape and share their thoughts and memories. As Smith undertakes development of a new landscape master plan, MAKING SPACE, is a timely exhibit which encourages viewers to reflect on the past and consider the future of the campus.
Making Space: The Changing Landscape of Smith College was adapted from the research and writing of Krista Smathers ’18 with contributing author and researcher Faye Wolfe.
Coming this fall 2019!
Explore the fascinating world of natural dyes. Hanging textiles of silk, wool, and linen showcase the beautiful range of colors possible when dyeing with plants, while accompanying interpretation explains the science behind the process.
Each fall as colors fade outdoors, a riot of color erupts indoors in the Lyman Conservatory at the Botanic Garden of Smith College.
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Groups of 10 or more must schedule in advance.
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Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Fridays - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
The suggested donation is $5.00
Spotlight
We are excited to announce the roll out of the 2019 - 2024 Strategic Plan for the Botanic Garden of Smith College.
125 years in the making, the five-year plan provides the roadmap to further the Botanic Garden's priorities of putting students at the center of everything we do and creating an iclusive environment for all to learn, grow and discover.
