Visit Us
The UConn Botanical Conservatory is located at UConn's main campus in Storrs. Our greenhouse facility is attached to the Torrey Life Sciences Building (TLS). Our secondary research facility sits atop the Biology/Physics Building (BPB).
Hours and Admissions
The TLS greenhouse facility is free and open to the public during regular business hours.
Our staff is generally available to answer questions and help you find a particular plant. Larger groups should coordinate a tour ahead of time.
Our hours are:
- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
- Closed Sunday.
Note: Hours are subject to change during the holiday season.
Directions and Parking
Our TLS greenhouse facility is located at 75 N Eagleville Road, Storrs, Connecticut, 06269. Please note that the facility is not visible from any of the major roads on campus.
Visitors can park in the North Parking Garage. Upon exiting the garage, walk along Auditorium Road past the Jorgensen Auditorium and past the Biology/Physics Building. Enter via the door on the east side of the greenhouses, or you may enter through the garden during warm weather.
Street parking on North Eagleville Road is available on weekends only.
Tours
The UConn Botanical Conservatory provides more than 50 tours per year for university programs, including open houses, Family Weekend, and alumni events. We also host schools and civic groups from across Connecticut.
Some of these tours are general; others are thematic, highlighting orchids, carnivorous plants, and succulents. Teachers are welcome to browse our collections online and request a tour focusing on specific plants to match their curriculum goals.
Greenhouse staff can provide formal tours for educational groups, garden clubs, and other organizations. Tours are limited to 15 people per tour guide to maximize the participants’ experience. We can accommodate tours of up to 45 people, depending on staff availability.
Please email the general manager at least two weeks before your requested date to allow adequate time to coordinate your tour.
Local Attractions
Looking to make the most of your visit? Check out our other regional attractions, including the UConn Dairy Bar, William Benton Museum of Art, and Downtown Storrs.