2020 Hours:
Open 7 days a week
January 1–March 7:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 8–31:
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
April 1–August 31:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 1–30:
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October 1–31:
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 1–
December 31:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closures:
Last entry into Shaw Nature Reserve is 1 hour prior to posted closing time.
Thanksgiving Day Hours:
8 a.m.–noon
Christmas Eve Hours:
8 a.m.–noon
Closed Christmas Day
Bascom House:
10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily.
Admission:
$5 general admission
$3 seniors 65 & over
Free children 12 & under
Free for Missouri Botanical Garden members.
Groups click here.
Wheelchair Accessibility:
Bascom House, Maritz Trail House, Whitmire Wildflower Garden, Wetland Trail, Crescent Knoll Overlook, Glassberg Family Pavilions and restrooms.
Regulations
Non-smoking. No pets. Professional photographers must pay a fee.