The Garden is open Tuesdays–Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.).
SPECIAL HOURS: Open Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)

Pink tulips

Sunset over Cohen Amphitheater during a Whitaker Music Festival performance

Whitaker Music Festival
Wednesdays June 1–August 3| Presented by the Whitaker Foundation

Wednesday evening concerts return to the Cohen Amphitheater this summer. Free advance reservations required.

Learn more
 

A couple strolls through the Japanese Garden, surrounded by green foliage and vibrant pink blossoms

Visit the Garden
The Garden is the perfect place to experience spring. Advance tickets recommended.  

Purchase/reserve tickets and learn more
 

Researchers cross a rushing river in the pursuit of plant conservation

Protecting the Future of Plants
Explore the ongoing plant discovery and conservation work of the Garden on our blog.

Visit Discover + Share
 
 

Northwest aerial view of Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center

Gateway to the Garden
Construction is underway on the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center, the largest development in Garden history.

Learn more
 
 

News & Updates

The Garden is open Tuesdays–Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.).
St. Louis City/County residents enjoy free Garden admission Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m.–noon with early walking hours from 7–9 a.m. Proof of residence required. Not valid for special events or festival weekends.  

Reserve or purchase Garden admission

The Garden's west parking lot is closed to visitor parking through the end of May. View available parking here. 

The pedestrian gate at Tower Grove Avenue is closed to visitor access through the duration of construction on the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center.

Discover + Share

How Missouri Botanical Garden Research Changed Conservation Tactics for Mead's Milkweed

News From the EarthWays Center

Plastic Pot Recycling: Update and Perspective

From the Library

Rebuilding the Bateman Book (Part 9)