Olbrich's Holiday Express

December 1 - 31

10 am to 4 pm daily

Closed at 2 p.m. on December 24
Closed on December 25 and January 1

Large-scale model trains wind through a tropical holiday scene and hundreds of colorful poinsettias!

Admission

• $3 for adults
• $2 for children ages 3 to 12
• Children 2 and under are free
• Free for Olbrich Botanical Society members
• Admission to the tropical Bolz Conservatory is included

Members-Only Preview Party

Olbrich Botanical Society Members are invited to an exclusive sneak peek of Olbrich's Holiday Express on Friday, November 30, from 3 to 7 p.m. See the new tropical show first, and enjoy cookies, cider, and live music.

What is Olbrich's Holiday Express?

Members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society come from all over the state to show off their large-scale model trains during Olbrich's Holiday Express. You'll see different trains, depending on the day. This year, trains wind through a jolly tropical scene. Visit Olbrich's Holiday Express Behind-the-Scenes to see the changes as Olbrich's Atrium is transformed from an empty room to a magical winter wonderland.

Strollers

Strollers are not allowed in Olbrich's Holiday Express. Please enjoy the show with children on foot. Stroller parking is available in Olbrich's Lobby, and strollers are permitted in the Bolz Conservatory and outdoor gardens. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Vinery

This year, Olbrich Gardens was fortunate to collaborate with The Vinery, a local stained glass studio, to showcase handmade stained glass panels. The Vinery teaches glass crafts to hobbyists and carries a full line of tools and glass to compliment a wide variety of classes. Staffed by 12 artists and craftspeople, the studio has expanded their efforts into fusing, bead work, and mosaics.

Select stained glass panels will be for sale during the show through Olbrich's Growing Gifts Shop.

Energy-Efficient Holiday Lights

Evergreen trees in the show are decorated with energy-efficient LED lights, which use 90 percent less energy than typical incandescent holiday lights.

 

Olbrich's Holiday Express is sponsored by

     

 

 

 

Also at Olbrich

Visit the tropical Bolz Conservatory, a glass pyramid filled with exotic plants, bright flowers, a rushing waterfall, fragrant orchids and free-flying birds.

Olbrich's Growing Gifts shop is loaded with garden-related gifts for friends and family.

Stroll the outdoor gardens. Colorful bark, berries, and the Thai Pavilion stand out against the snow.

Enjoy festive holiday music on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. during December. Olbrich's Holiday Concert Series features holiday music for the entire family!

 

UPCOMING Events

Leaf Mulch Sales

Plant Sale with the Pros

Rhapsody in Bloom

Bolz Conservatory Exhibit: Light Gaps