Olbrich Botanical Gardens enriches life by nourishing and sharing the beauty of gardens, the joy of gardening, the knowledge of plants, and the diversity of our world. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is dedicated to the creation, conservation and interpretation of gardens and plant collections hardy to the American Midwest or native to the world's tropical forests for study, enjoyment and public benefit.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Madison Parks Division in partnership with the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society. In 1921, Michael B. Olbrich purchased the first parcel of land along Lake Monona. This land would eventually become Olbrich Park. Then, in 1952 the first structures were constructed in what is now Olbrich's Sunken Garden. Today, Olbrich Botanical Gardens features 16 acres of outdoor display gardens and the tropical Bolz Conservatory. The Gardens have won numerous awards thanks to dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers.

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