Peek Inside a Wardian Case

1.30pm

Permanent
Free with Admission
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Take a look inside the Wardian Cases 🪻

The Wardian Cases will be open daily at 1:30 PM from July 20 through September 1.

Join us on the Weather Deck to learn how these floating greenhouses transformed the way plants travelled the world.

Peek inside one of the six Wardian Cases as it’s unlocked and get up close to the fascinating live specimens. These cases would be opened for watering only once during their two-month voyages. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to glimpse inside this special terrarium-like environment.

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