Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Cheekwood will host a blockbuster exhibition through October 2010, "Chihuly at Cheekwood." The work of world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly will feature thousands of hand-blown glass sculptures on display throughout Cheekwood's botanical gardens and ponds. Once a private estate, Cheekwood is situated in a 55-acre park that's divided into several formal gardens and naturally landscaped areas. The museum itself is housed in a Georgian-style mansion, with such features as a lapis lazuli fireplace mantel. Within the building are collections of 19th- and 20th-century American art, Worcester porcelains, antique silver serving pieces, Asian snuff bottles, and a good deal of period furniture. The grounds are designed for strolling, and there are numerous gardens, including Japanese, herb, perennial, as well as greenhouses full of orchids. Kids will enjoy romping around the grassy meadows on the museum grounds. Don't miss the glass bridge that rewards hikers along the wooded sculpture trail. You'll also find a gift shop and good restaurant, The Pineapple Room, on the grounds. Allow a couple of hours to tour the museum, or up to a full day if you plan to explore the grounds and garden.

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