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Sachs Museum Sniff ‘n Learn series: Smelling the Bouquet To explore additional content related to the current Sachs Museum exhibition SMELLING THE BOUQUET: PLANTS & SCENTS IN THE GARDEN, a series of three Sniff ‘n Learn dates will offer open educational engagement by different experts on select Saturdays through Summer 2025 at the Sachs Museum, […]
Sachs Museum Sniff ‘n Learn series: Smelling the Bouquet To explore additional content related to the plants and scents exhibition, a series of three Sniff ‘n Learn dates will offer open educational engagement by different experts on select Saturdays through Summer 2025 at the Sachs Museum, daily hours 11:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Free with Garden admission. […]
Short documentary Film & Discussion Panel: Ireland and Its Aromatic Heritage with Dr. Gayil Nalls, olfactory artist in Smelling the Bouquet, and select Garden scientists, moderated by Museum Curator Nezka Pfeifer; film duration 35 minutes, panel to follow 35 minutes’ duration. For generations, the rich, earthy aroma of peat smoke has been a defining feature […]
Have you ever experienced scents through sounds? The Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden and Italian acclaimed Mezzo Soprano Benedetta Orsi will take you on a captivating journey through scents and essences in classical music, to discover the fascinating world of fragrances inspired by plants. Each song evokes a distinct aroma, […]
