What was once a place to see some pretty plants has turned into a full-blown destination for those throughout Maine as well as those visiting the state.
That would be the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, which has seen visitor rates increase by more than 50% over the last decade.
That popularity and the revenue that comes along with it has allowed the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to embark on yet another massive expansion.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Will Add New Labs, Offices and a Science Center
According to MaineBiz, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is set to break ground on a $32 million dollar expansion that will bring more than 40,000 square feet of new space to the sprawling estate.
The new science center will be the crown jewel of the expansion, offering scientists new ecology and microbiology labs as well as bringing together a new herbarium.
There will also be new greenhouses and hoop houses, where visitors to the grounds can peruse native and ornamental plants for purchase.
The project is expected to take more than a year to complete with the expectation of a ribbon-cutting in 2027.
This is the Second Major Expansion For Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in a Decade
The new $32 million dollar expansion is the second major project undergone by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in less than a decade.
In 2017, the gardens caught some flack for a $30 million dollar expansion. That expansion transformed Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for guests, adding a new visitor center, restaurant as well as expanding parking and walking paths.
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