Georgeson Botanical Garden
An Arctic botanical garden on the University of Alaska campus, where flowers bloom vibrantly during the midnight sun of summer, and high-latitude agricultural trials can be seen.
Located beside the experimental farm on the west side of the University of Alaska campus, the garden showcases flowers, fruit trees and vegetables that can thrive in the short but sunlit summers at 65°N. In midsummer, the flower beds are brilliant in color, and researchers' cold-tolerant crops are on display. The garden is a moderate size and suited to leisurely walks and photography. It can be combined with the Museum of the North and the Large Animal Research Station for a half-day trip. It is open in summer, and entry requires a small fee or voluntary donation.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Sep, open by day
Nearby sights
- University of Alaska Museum of the North
- Large Animal Research Station
- Riverboat Discovery
- Ice Alaska World Ice Art Championships
- Pioneer Park
- Running Reindeer Ranch
- Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
- Golden Heart Plaza