Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens
Welcome. You are entering a garden of enchantment where powerful symbols, exquisite craftsmanship, and lush foliage combine to bring you closer to the culture of Thailand.
Where is Thailand?
[World map showing location of Thailand]
A beautiful gift
The pavilion is a gift from the Thai government and the Thai Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association to the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
The University gave the pavilion to the City of Madison, which placed it at Olbrich Botanical Gardens as an ideal setting to share this cultural treasure.
The Thai Pavilion
• The only Thai pavilion in the continental United States.
• The only Thai pavilion outside of Thailand surrounded by a tropical-styled garden.
Can you find…
• The mythical serpent symbol called the Naga
• The statue at the bridge entrance
• Scales in the paving patterns of the pathway
• Scales in the bridge rails
Marker can be reached from Atwood Avenue 0.2 miles west of Walter Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
