This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Botanic Garden! 🌺 More than just a beautiful place to visit, it has matured into one of the world’s great living museums and conservation science centers. Have you been to chicagobotanic? Here are some things you may not have known about this institution: 👩‍👩‍👦 More than 1 million visitors per year! 🏝️ Comprises 9 islands with 6 miles of lake shoreline 💐 Contains 27 gardens and four natural areas across 385 acres 📚 Holds one of the nation’s best collections of rare botanical books 🏛️ One of only 17 public gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums #SeizeYourSummerInChicago #FlourishAt50