We went here the first week of January. We had read about the "fairy" and "bug" exhibits. We enjoyed wandering about the inside conservatory. A nice place for moms and kids to visit during the winter. And it is free! (Donations accepted)

These gardens are a unique experience just in the outskirts of Ann Arbor. You feel like you are in the country. Many different species of plants of all varieties ; They also have a plant sale where you can buy some of the exotic plants...More

We only got to experience the interior atriums, but we definitely plan on returning to do the exterior trails. Well worth the few extra minutes across town to enjoy. Staff is super friendly and grounds were well taken care of. Thank you for a great...More

Matthaei is a retreat from the city. The conservatory is a great place to shake off the winter blues and travel to the tropics. In the spring, songbirds sing in the nearby forest which can be explored by nature trails. The pond is a great...More

This was a nice surprise and a fun way to spend a few hours. We saw lots of wildlife, flowers and enjoyed the exercise walking through the paths. The store is cute, and the staff is very nice.

Very beautiful, don’t miss the conservatory, which very interesting and divided in 3 biomes.The kids loved the Gaffield Children’s Garden, bring extra clothes, there’s a mud garden and digging pit.

3 temperature zone greenhouse, outdoor gardens, bonsai specialty area, nature paths, and a operating childrens garden. All kinds of classes and lectures if you are interested but 'walking around' is free. Easy to find. Parking is $ 1.70/hr on meters. Bring your own picnic (or...More