Classes, Tours & Workshops
Programs for Adults
Instructor and student discuss photographyFrom gardening practices to nature study and everything in between—the Missouri Botanical Garden offers a full range of classes. Go to a list of all adult education classes.

If you have questions, please call us at (314) 577-5140 or email classes@mobot.org.

Join us for an upcoming class. Here are just a few:

  Photographer setting up shot of flowering tree
Creating a Stronger Image
Two Wednesdays starting April 1;
7–9 p.m. (with additional Sunday shoot)
Learn more and register 		  Juno statue with Linnean House in background
Behind the Scenes: the Garden Archives
Thursday, April 2; 1:30–3 p.m.
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  Japanese Garden
A Walk Through the Season: Spring
Tuesday, April 7; 10–11 a.m.
Learn more and register 		  Chocolates
The History of Chocolate
Tuesday, April 7; 7–9 p.m.
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Join us for an upcoming class. Here are just a few:

  Participant potting up lettuce
Making Hanging Baskets: Lettuce and Pansies
Thursday, March 26; 6–8 p.m.
Learn more and register 		  Students watching instructor demonstrate outside
Why Sketch? Spring Session
Eight Wednesdays beginning April 1;
9:30 a.m.–noon
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  Instructor painting
Home Landscape Design
Six Wednesdays beginning, April 1;
6:30–9 p.m.
Learn more and register 		  Photographer setting up shot of flowering tree
Creating a Stronger Image
Two Wednesdays starting April 1;
7–9 p.m. (with additional Sunday shoot)
Learn more and register 		 


Go to a full listing of our classes.

“I enjoyed the instructor! Very entertaining and informative. On a scale of 1–5, he gets a 6.”

“The teacher really knew her subject and knew this garden—great ideas for companion planting.”

“[The instructor's] enthusiasm was catching, and I appreciated all the hands-on help. My least favorite thing about the class is that it's over!”
—Quotes from previous participants

 

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Education Gift Certificates
Chef demonstration during cooking classGive the gift of knowledge! Instead of the typical “stuff,” give that hard-to-buy-for friend or family member a fun, memorable experience. Missouri Botanical Garden and its family of attractions offer many engaging and enriching classes throughout the year.

Purchase a gift certificate by calling (314) 577-9506 or sign up for a specific class online.