Each fall as colors fade outdoors, a riot of color erupts indoors in the Lyman Conservatory at the Botanic Garden of Smith College.
Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Fridays – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
The suggested donation is $5.00
Groups of 10 or more must schedule in advance. See group visit info.
*NO Guided Tours during the flower shows.
The annual Fall Chrysanthemum Show features an extraordinary display of blooms in a variety of shapes and colors. The Fall Mum Show has been a popular college and community tradition since the early 1900s and showcases the hybridizing experiments of the horticulture class. The public gets a chance to vote on their favorites.
Opens the first Saturday in November; runs for two weeks including the third weekend.
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
Extended hours: Fridays 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $5.00
Opens the first Saturday in March; runs for two weeks including the third weekend.
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
Extended Hours: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $5.00
