Oklahoma City, OK – Escape the winter doldrums at the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge in Oklahoma City! This urban oasis is the perfect place to brighten up even the dreariest of days. Located downtown, this botanical garden and conservatory offer something for everyone. Get active with free fitness programs or expand your knowledge with nature-themed classes. And don't miss out on the Devon Ice Rink, a popular January event that guarantees winter fun and a great workout. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, this outdoor ice rink is a blast!
Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory
Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11a.m. to 5p.m.
Adult-$10.50; Senior 62+-$9; Military/Veterans-$9; Student with ID-$7; Youth (5-17 years)-$5.50; Ages 4 & under FREE; Myriad Gardens Members: FREE.
Myriad Gardens Gift Shop open same hours.
Take yourself on a journey of exploration at the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, located at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City. Discover the reflection pool, captivating plant collections, admire the overlook terraces and enjoy the waterfall feature that adds an enchanting touch to the tropical paradise. Learn about the wonders of horticulture and conservation in engaging ways that will leave a lasting impression. See “The Curious World of Orchids” show February 16 through March 17.
January
Devon Ice Rink
Open through February 4. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-9pm; Friday, 3-11pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm. Admission is $14 per person, includes skate rental; $9 per person if you bring your own skates; $9 per person for military; Gardens Members skate for $10 includes skate rental.
Saturday Skate Nights at Devon Ice Rink
- January 6, Swift & Skate, Wear your friendship bracelets, all Taylor music.
- January 13, Move it with Motown, all your favorite Motown hits played for three solid hours.
- January 23, Latin Music Night
- January 30, Rock n' Roll-er Skate Night
Open extended hours on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Monday, January 15, 11am-9pm
Park House Winter Dinner
Tuesday, January 23 beginning at 6pm with cocktails, 6:45pm Dinner is served.
$100 per person includes dinner & wine
Join us for the Park House Winter Dinner on Tuesday, January 23 at 6pm. Sip on delightful cocktails as you take in the enchanting atmosphere. Indulge in a sumptuous 4-course meal expertly prepared by Kam's Kookery, perfectly complemented with exquisite wines handpicked by Stan Stack from Beau's Wine Bin. The dinner will kick off at 6:45pm. Immerse yourself in the magic of winter as you dine amidst the ice skaters gliding gracefully on the Devon Ice Rink. Don't miss this extraordinary culinary experience! The price is $100 per person, which includes the dinner and wine. Secure your spot by registering here.
Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration
Monday, January 15, 10am-1pm
Park House Event Center and Crystal Bridge Lobby
Free
Join us at the Myriad Botanical Gardens on Monday, January 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This special day will be filled with music, crafts, and readings at the Park House Events Center and the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. Bring your family as we honor Dr. King with performances by talented groups and artists, to be announced soon. For information on the MLK Day parade in downtown Oklahoma City starting at 2pm, visit www.okcmlkalliance.org
Sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union.
Free Fitness
All classes are in the Water Plaza Room, lower level of the Crystal Bridge Conservatory
Yoga - Tuesdays, 6pm and Saturdays, 9am
Ready to find your inner peace and relaxation? Come join us at the Myriad Botanical Gardens for our twice-weekly yoga classes, running Tuesdays at 6pm & Saturdays at 9am. All levels of experience are welcome! Bring a mat and water bottle – we’ll provide everything else you need on the journey to calmness.
Tai Chi - Every other Monday, 4pm. Upcoming dates: January 8, 22; February 5, 19 and March 4, 18
Join us every other Monday for an energizing class of Tai Chi! Learn the basics to improve your breathing, enhance balance and coordination, and increase flexibility – all in a calm yet invigorating atmosphere. Instructed by Ling Miller, this class is suited for everyone ranging from absolute beginners to experienced practitioners. Comfortable clothes that allow you freedom of movement as well as flat shoes are encouraged; chairs will be provided upon request. All levels welcome!
Full Moon Sound Bath - Thursday, January 25, 6-7pm
Join wellness practitioners Anna and Mark for a relaxing sound bath and meditation to celebrate the June Full Moon. A sound bath is a deeply-immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound with sound bowls and other instruments to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes to nurture your mind and body. Please bring a blanket, pillow and yoga mat for optimal comfort along with comfortable clothing. This event is FREE and open to the public. Class size is limited to 70 people. First-come, first-serve. Please arrive no later than 6 pm so we can provide a distraction-free environment for participants!
Fitness at Myriad Botanical Gardens is free thanks to our sponsors Fowler Automotive, KeepMoving OKC and TSET.
Youth Programming
Reading Wednesday
Every Wednesday, 10am starting January 10
Visitor Center Lobby
Free, Donations Accepted
Best for Ages 2-5, siblings are always welcome.
Bring your toddler for story time every Wednesday. Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. We’ll begin with an interactive song and some weeks will include a small craft after the story.
Five Senses Crystal Bridge Guided Tour
Saturday, January 20, 10-11am
Best for ages 5-10
Crystal Bridge Conservatory (Meet in Visitor’s Center lobby)
Member $3; Nonmember $7 (nonmembers must register attending adults)
Register by Friday, January 19 at myriadgardens.org
Take a break from the cold with a sensational tropical guided tour! Our education guide will help you smell the rootbeer plant, spy the jaboticaba berry, feel the turtleback yam and more as we explore the Crystal Bridge Conservatory with all our senses!
Cacti Winter Adaptations
Saturday, January 20, 2-3pm
Best for ages 6-10
Terrace Room
Member $8 Nonmember $10
Register by Thursday, January 18 at myriadgardens.org
Did you know cactus can survive in below zero temperatures? Come learn about this plant’s amazing winter adaptations! We will tour the desert side of the Crystal Bridge to spy cacti and each participant will pot up and take home their very own cactus.
Adult Programming
Guided Gardens Tours
Friday, January 12, 1pm and Saturday, January 27, 10am
Monthly: Every second Friday, 1pm and last Saturday, 10am; Meet in the Visitor Lobby
FREE
Expand your knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your own garden with an educational walking tour, led by one of our knowledgeable horticultural staff. Wheelchair and stroller friendly.
Workshop: Dried Floral Displays
Saturday, January 13, 10-11am
Terrace Room
Member $20; Nonmember $25
Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
Register by Thursday, January 11 at myriadgardens.org
As we cross into the new year and wait eagerly for Spring to bring a bit of color back, why not embrace the beauty of our garden in its rest? Better yet, let’s bring a little piece of it in! Join us in creating unique arrangements using dried flowers, leaves, fruits, and more to bring a pop of joy into our homes during the last stretch of winter.
Workshop: Botanical Cyanotype Prints
Saturday, January 13, 1-3pm
Terrace Room
Member $45; Nonmember $50
Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
Register by Thursday, January 11 at myriadgardens.org
Cyanotype is an old printing process that was popularized for blueprints and has since become a way to create unique art through science. Learn all about the process and the chemistry behind cyanotype before we go out into the Gardens and collect botanical inspiration for our pieces. We will create our own individual artwork on archival paper that can then be taken home, washed, and display ready within 24 hours.
The Dirt on Soil
Saturday, January 20, 10-11:30am
Terrace Room
Member $15; Nonmember $18
Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
Register by Thursday, January 18 at myriadgardens.org
Soil is the foundation for a successful garden, whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or shrubs. Join us as we dig deep into the biology and chemistry of soil, how to identify types of soil, troubleshoot problems, build up your soil’s health, and more.
Workshop: Vermicompost Bins
Saturday, January 20, 1-2:30pm
Water Plaza Room
Member $25; Nonmember $30
Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education
Register by Thursday, January 18 at myriadgardens.org
Vermicompost bins are an energy-efficient, highly sustainable way of disposing of kitchen scraps for the benefit of your gardens as well as our planet. Even better, they are perfect for homes and apartments of all sizes! Learn how to build your ‘worm bin,’ how to keep your wrigglers healthy and happy, and how to harvest your compost from start to finish. Each guest will leave with a fully-functioning bin (worms and all!) and the knowledge necessary to achieve success.
The Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City is a beautiful destination that offers 15 acres of stunning ornamental gardens and grounds. Open to the public, visitors can enjoy a range of attractions including a children's garden, a carousel, a native prairie garden, shade gardens, tree and shrub collections, a lake with terraced gardens, and a diverse collection of ornamental flowering perennials and grasses. One of the highlights of the gardens is The Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory, which houses hundreds of tropical and desert plants. The Crystal Bridge has an admission starting at $10.50 for adults. Managed by the Myriad Gardens Foundation, a nonprofit organization, the gardens collaborate with corporate and community groups to enhance the educational, aesthetic, cultural, and economic development of Oklahoma City.