The Jewel Box in Forest Park

Activity Overview

The Jewel Box in Forest Park is a greenhouse space that features tropical trees, plants, a variety of flowers and a water fountain. The jewel box is quite famous as a wedding and reception venue, the jewel box is surrounded by beautiful trees and plants and rose gardens of the Forest Park. The jewel box is a historic building, it was built by the city of St. Louis in 1936. The design of the building has a historic Art Deco design, and was designed by William C. E. Becker. The vertical glass walls of the green house rise up to a 50 feet. The jewel box is open to the public all through the week.

Things to Do

• The jewel box is a beautiful historic conservatory of tropical plants in St. Louis in the forest park, forest park itself is a beautiful and exotic place to visit.
• The jewel box is kept cool inside so no problem at all visiting in the summers, admission is free on Mondays and Tuesdays until noon.
• The jewel box has a central pond and a fountain that looks beautiful when light shines on it from the outside, the pond is lined by plants.
• Floral shows are held in the jewel box in the Spring, Christmas, Easter and Mother's day, don't forget to visit on these special occasions.
• You can enjoy drinks and snacks at the picnic grounds in forest park.

The Jewel box in Forest Park Insider Tips

• Restrooms can be found in the forest park.