Mitchell Park Domes

The Mitchell Park Domes has been part of the Milwaukee scene since the first dome was built in 1898. The original dome exhibited flowers in a greenhouse setting and served the public until 1955. It was demolished later on because it was thought to be unsafe and impractical to repair. Donald Grieb designed the three beehive-shaped glass domes that offer 15,000 square feet of growing space for plant display, that are placed there today for visitors to come view. Each dome has a distinct climate and exhibit plants in a natural setting. The two domes that never change are Arid (Dry, Desert Like) and Tropical. The Floral Show dome changes with the seasons and also has special shows for holidays and musical programs. My family and I visited the domes earlier in October, where I was able to take beautiful pictures of the variety of flowers.