FAQ

No, reservations are not necessary. However, groups of 15 or more receive discounted pricing when scheduled and paid in advance. Learn about group admission.

Yes. Once you have purchased admission, you will be given a hand stamp that will allow you to come and go until the Visitor Center closes that day.

Yes! Leashed pets of all kinds are welcome throughout the Garden and in all of our buildings. Please clean up after your pet.

Yes, outside food and picnicking are allowed. Picnic tables, lawns, and bistro tables are available first-come, first-served. Outside food may not be allowed at some public events — check the event page for details.

Peak visitation is Friday through Sunday from 10am to noon. For a quieter visit, come Monday through Wednesday or later in the day. Winter months also offer fewer crowds and a lower admission rate.

You can visit all 20+ specialty gardens in about two hours, but three hours allows time to explore outlying areas like the Hardwood Forest and Wetlands. Add time for lunch and/or a 25-minute tram tour.

Peak bloom depends on the season’s weather, but generally late May through June offers the most blooms. See our Plants of Interest page for month-by-month highlights.

No. For guest safety, bikes, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades and similar wheeled recreation are not allowed in the Garden.

Guests are welcome to take pictures for personal use. Professional photography requires a Photographer Membership. See our Photography and Video page for details.