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Member Appreciation Days

November 11–17

Save 20% on membership as we celebrate Garden members with a week of special events, discounts, and more.   

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Garden Glow

November 16–January 4 | Closed November 25, 28, and December 24–25

Get a head start on your holiday celebration by securing your preferred date and entry time for Garden Glow today.
 

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Garden Hours
  • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily
    3:30 p.m. last entry

 

Holiday Special Hours (November 11–January 5)

  • Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Conservatories: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • November 28: 9 a.m.–noon
  • December 25: closed

Additional Garden Hours & Information

  • The Emerson Conservatory is closed through November 15 for installation of the Holiday Flower and Train Show. 
  • Save time upon entry by securing your tickets in advance. Walk-up tickets are available and can be acquired at the ticket counter on the day of your visit during operating hours. The Garden accepts cashless payments (credit/debit) only. 
  • Early Morning Walking Hours and Zoo-Museum District (ZMD) Resident Free Hours. Must show proof of membership or St. Louis City and County residency. Wednesdays and Saturdays (walking hours from 7–9 a.m.) Free St. Louis City and County resident admission from 7 a.m.–noon. Includes Children's Garden on Saturdays only.  
  • ZMD free tickets are available onsite for walk-ups only and cannot be reserved online in advance.  ZMD resident free admission is subject to availability. Free and early morning hours do not apply on holiday or event weekends, including Labor Day weekend.

 

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Beautiful events are in our nature


From corporate meetings to community gatherings to spectacular wedding receptions, our idyllic blend of natural splendor and state-of-the-art facilities makes the Garden the picture-perfect location for any special event.
 

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Tickets

Advance e-ticket purchase or reservations recommended. Walk-up tickets are available and can be acquired at the ticket counter on the day of your visit during operating hours. The Garden accepts cashless payments (credit/debit) only. Pricing below applies only to general Garden admission and does not apply for special events or festival with separate pricing.

Free for children ages 12 and under

  • $16.00

    General Admission

    Ages 13 and up Buy Tickets
  • Free

    Members Admission

    All ages Buy Tickets
  • $6.00

    STL Resident Rate

    $4.00 Seniors 65+ | Proof of residency required. Buy Tickets
  • $16.00

    Seniors Rate

    Seniors 65+ Buy Tickets
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Upcoming Events

 

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Kernels of Culture

Maize Around the World


Explore the complex story of one of the world’s most important crop plants in the latest exhibition at the Garden's Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum.

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Garden Guide

Every visit to the Garden represents a new opportunity to discover something you didn't know about plants and how they're connected to our lives.

MyGuide to the Garden is a new way for you to explore Garden grounds through customized tours tailored to your interests — from what's in bloom and inspiring landscapes to art and history and plant research.

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Helpful Links

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Discover + Share

What Climate Change and Habitat Loss Mean for Monarch Migration

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) sightings across the country are expected to be rarer this September and October. Scientists point to habitat loss and climate change as major contributors to their significant population decline.

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Dr. Lucia G. Lohmann inside the Linnean House conservatory

Dr. Lúcia G. Lohmann to Serve as Next Garden President


After an extensive international search, the Garden has named international botanist and conservationist Dr. Lúcia G. Lohmann as the Garden’s next President and Director and George Engelmann Professor of Botany at Washington University in St. Louis. Lohmann will be the eighth president of the Garden and the first woman to hold the position.
 

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Location & Parking

The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily accessible from the St. Louis metro area and conveniently located near Interstate 44.

 

We kindly request all visitors to prioritize the rights of others to fully enjoy their experience in the Garden. Please be aware that the Garden reserves the right to kindly ask any visitor to depart in cases of inappropriate or offensive behavior. It is important to note that visitors will be held accountable for any damage caused to the Garden's property. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.