Indiana University Bloomington Biology Greenhouse

10/24/2026

☀️🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY!! SCIENCE FEST IS HAPPENING NOW! 🔬🌿🎉

🌞 THE WEATHER IS GREAT, AND WE'RE READY FOR YOU! 🌞

🎉 Come join us TODAY at Indiana University Bloomington for a fun-filled day of science, discovery, and hands-on activities for ALL AGES!

📅 TODAY — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 IU Biology Building

🔬🧪 SO MUCH TO SEE, EXPLORE & DISCOVER!

🌟 100+ exciting activities!

🏢 Indoor AND outdoor activities happening throughout the Biology Building!

🌿🪴 GREENHOUSE TOURS — COME EXPLORE WITH US!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family!

🌿 🌱 DON'T MISS THE GREENHOUSE TOURS! 🌱

Ever wondered what's growing inside the IU Biology Greenhouse? Come inside, explore the amazing world of plants, and make it part of your Science Fest adventure!

☀️ With great weather, activities happening indoors and outdoors, and so much science to discover, TODAY IS THE PERFECT DAY TO COME OUT!

📣 WE'RE HERE UNTIL 4 PM — COME JOIN THE FUN!

👇 TAG YOUR FRIENDS, GRAB THE FAMILY, AND HEAD OVER TO SCIENCE FEST TODAY! 👇

❤️🔬🌿 We can't wait to see you at the IU Biology !

10/23/2026

🚨🌿🔬 TOMORROW IS THE DAY!! SCIENCE FEST IS ALMOST HERE! 🔬🌿🚨

👀🌱 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN INSIDE THE IU BIOLOGY GREENHOUSE? 🌱👀

🎉 TOMORROW is your chance! Get ready for a day full of science, discovery, hands-on activities, and FUN for ALL AGES at Science Fest at Indiana University Bloomington! ❤️🤍

📅 TOMORROW — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Indiana University Bloomington

🌟 100+ ACTIVITIES. AMAZING DISCOVERIES. FAMILY FUN! 🌟

🔬 Explore more than 100 activities!
🧪 Discover fascinating science!
🌎 Get hands-on with learning and exploration!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day!

🌿🚨 DON'T MISS THE IU BIOLOGY GREENHOUSE TOURS! 🚨🌿

🪴 COME INSIDE AND EXPLORE! 🪴

Ever wondered what's growing inside the IU Biology Greenhouse? Now's your chance to take a look! 🌱 Come discover the amazing world of plants and add a greenhouse visit to your Science Fest adventure!

📣 MAKE SURE THE GREENHOUSE IS ON YOUR MUST-SEE LIST!

❤️ Bring your family!
🔬 Bring your curiosity!
🌿 Come explore with us!

⏳ IT ALL HAPPENS TOMORROW FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM!

👇 TAG YOUR FRIENDS, SHARE THIS POST, AND MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US! 👇

We can't wait to see you at Science Fest! 🌿🧪🔬

10/19/2026

🌿🔬 ONLY 5 DAYS UNTIL SCIENCE FEST! 🔬🧪🎉

👀🌱 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN INSIDE THE IU BIOLOGY GREENHOUSE? Now is your chance!

Get ready for an exciting day of science, discovery, and FUN for all ages at Science Fest at Indiana University Bloomington! ❤️🤍

📅 THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24!
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Indiana University Bloomington

🎉 HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

🔬 100+ activities to explore!
🌿 GREENHOUSE TOURS! 🌿 Come inside the IU Biology Greenhouse and explore the amazing world of plants! Make sure to stop by and join a tour while you're visiting Science Fest! Don't miss your chance to see what's growing and discover the fascinating science behind it all! 🌱🪴
🧪 Hands-on science and exciting discoveries
🦖 Fun for curious minds of ALL ages!

Whether you're bringing the kids, gathering friends, or just love learning something new, there's something for everyone!

🌱 🌿 GREENHOUSE TOUR CALL-OUT! 🌿
Planning to attend? Make the IU Biology Greenhouse a MUST-SEE stop on your Science Fest adventure! Bring your curiosity, bring your family, and come explore with us!

⏳ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON — JUST 5 DAYS TO GO!

📣 SAVE THE DATE, TAG YOUR FRIENDS, AND SHARE THIS POST! Help spread the word and make plans to join us this Saturday!

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️🔬🌿

09/24/2026

🔬🧪🌿 SCIENCE IS IN THE AIR! 🌿🧪🔬

Mark your calendars because Science Fest is coming to Indiana University Bloomington! 🎉

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Indiana University Bloomington

Come out for an exciting day of SCIENCE, DISCOVERY & FUN for ALL AGES! 🧬🦖🔬🌎

✨ Explore more than 100 hands-on activities!
🌿 Take a special tour of the IU Biology Greenhouse!
🧪 Discover fascinating science happening all around you
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family and make a day of it!

Whether you're a lifelong science lover, a curious kid, a student, or just looking for something fun and different to do—there will be something for everyone!

🌱🔬 Don't miss the chance to explore the Biology Greenhouse and see some of the amazing plants and science happening behind the scenes!

👉 SAVE THE DATE & SHARE THIS POST!
Let's fill IU Bloomington with curious minds and a whole lot of SCIENCE! ❤️🔬

06/29/2026

BIOLOGY GREENHOUSE – HOURS, TOURS & VISITOR INFORMATION

Please review the following information before planning your visit to the Biology Greenhouse.

Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (Maintenance Day): 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Weekends: Closed

Please Note: Thursdays are designated maintenance days, and greenhouse hours are reduced to allow staff to perform essential care and maintenance.

Greenhouse Tours
Tours are available by appointment only.

Please schedule your tour at least one week in advance.
Earlier scheduling is encouraged to ensure availability.
Tours requested on Thursdays may be accommodated, and the greenhouse will open for scheduled appointments as needed.

Class Visits
Educational class visits are welcome with advance notice.

A minimum of one week's notice is required.
Thursday class visits may also be accommodated with prior approval.

Visitor Policy
To help protect our plant collections and provide a safe environment for all visitors, only service animals are permitted inside the greenhouse.

Severe Weather
The greenhouse may close during severe weather for the safety of our visitors, staff, and plant collections. Please check our page or the Biology Department website for the latest updates before your visit.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming you to the Biology Greenhouse!

03/17/2026

Everyone is extra lucky this week (and not just because of St. Patrick's Day). Even though students are off for Spring Break, we will be open during our regular times this week. Come see us today through Friday, 8am - 3:45pm.

03/12/2026

Thanks to the amazing maintenance team at IU, the room with the carnivorous plants is open again! 🎉

03/06/2026

You asked and we listened! Tomorrow (Saturday March 7) we will be open from 10am - 2pm for guests to come and visit. This is a special event and will be used to gauge interest in additional weekend hours. We hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

⚠️ Announcement: Carnivorous Plants Room Closed ⚠️

Last night a portion of the glass roofing over our carnivorous plants sustained major damage. We walked into quite the mess this morning! Due to the risk of falling glass (and the rain coming into the area) this section (Room F) will be closed until further notice.

Thank you in advance for understanding! 😊

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02/04/2026

Puxsutawney Phil might have seen his shadow but it is already looking (and feeling) like Spring in the Greenhouse! If you want to join a guided tour, check out the available times this month (please note that the Feb. 10th tour is at 11AM not 11:00 in the evening). Guests are also welcome to wander by themselves during our open hours (M-F from 7:30a - 3:45p).

For info regarding visiting the Greenhouse, including parking details and tour registration, please visit our website: https://greenhouse.biology.indiana.edu/visitors/index.html