Holiday Flower and Train Show
Visitors explore festive floral installations featuring thousands of poinsettias, cyclamen, amaryllis, and other seasonal blooms integrated among permanent Mediterranean plantings. Miniature model trains travel through scenes accented by handcrafted versions of historic Victorian garden structures made from natural materials.
What to Expect
Miniature trains travel through Victorian-era garden replicas and festive floral displays.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Shaw Neighborhood
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Missouri Botanical Garden
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Flower and model-train enthusiasts, including families
Vibe
Festive and tranquil
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The show is included with daytime Garden admission and evening Garden Glow admission. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; trains operate between 9 a.m.–3 p.m. daily and nightly during Garden Glow, with possible additional downtime required to repower engines.
Tips & Advice
- Avoid November 26 and December 25, when the Garden is closed and the Holiday Flower and Train Show can't be seen.
- For an evening visit, skip November 16 to 19, November 26 and December 24 to 25, when Garden Glow is closed.
- Pair the show with Garden Glow, since evening Glow admission already includes the Holiday Flower and Train Show in the Emerson Conservatory.
- Expect the trains to stop now and then, since they run daily and nightly during Garden Glow but pause when engines need repowering.
- Members get in free and St. Louis residents get a reduced rate with proof of residency, so bring something showing your address.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a Victorian-era theme with miniature versions of the Garden's Victorian buildings made from natural elements.
- Also new: freshly planted permanent displays of Mediterranean species throughout the Emerson Conservatory.
- Evening visits: the show is included with Garden Glow admission, and trains run nightly during Garden Glow.
- Garden members get in free; St. Louis residents get a reduced resident rate with proof of residency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I see at the show?
More than 2,000 poinsettias, including many unusual varieties. There are also blooming begonias, cyclamen, euphorbias, amaryllis, narcissus, anthurium and gloxinias, plus rosemary and other greenery. Miniature trains and structures run through the displays.
What's the theme this year?
The Victorian era, told through nature and architecture. It features miniature versions of the Garden's own Victorian buildings and structures, made from natural elements.
Do I need a separate ticket for the show?
No. It's included with daytime Garden admission and with evening Garden Glow admission.
Are the trains always running?
They run every day and every night during Garden Glow. They can stop for a while when the engines need repowering.
Are the Mediterranean plants part of the display?
Yes. The Emerson Conservatory's newly planted permanent Mediterranean displays are mixed in with the seasonal flowers.
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