The Missouri Botanical Garden has numerous tour options for adults, students, families, and children. Whether you desire a private walking tour, a private tram tour, or a class field trip, check out your choices below!
Explore the Garden’s history, plants and seasonal highlights with a Garden Docent through a personalized walking tour. Included with Garden admission. Tours accommodate a maximum of 15 guests. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the tour start time and meet the Docent in the upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center. January 1 - March 30 Daily at 11 a.m.
March 31 - November 4 Daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. November 5 - December 31 Daily at 11 a.m.
Individual Classes & Tours Guided walks and tours are also offered as classes at our three campuses. View upcoming sessions or call (314) 577-5140 for more information.
School and Children's Field Trips To learn more about field trips and educational tours, contact our Education Division at schoolprograms@mobot.org or (314) 577-5185.
Guided walks and tours are also offered as classes at our three campuses: Missouri Botanical Garden, Shaw Nature Reserve, and Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. View available guided walks and tours.
Field trips and educational tours of the Garden are managed by our Education Division. Learn more here about tours, field trips, and educational opportunities for students.
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Learn more about tours for groups of 15 or more: Private tram tours Private guided walking tours Group rates Hotels Contact the Tourism Department
Gift Cards
Missouri Botanical Garden gift cards allowing participants in a group to eat in Sassafras can be purchased in advance either online or by contacting the Tourism Department. Gift cards can also be used at the Garden Gate Shop.
Boxed Lunches Boxed lunches area available from Catering St. Louis. For more information, please call (314) 577-0261. All of these services need to be arranged and pre-paid at least 21 days in advance of the visit date
Questions? Call us toll-free at 1-800-332-1286 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or e-mail tourism@mobot.org.
Group Planners: Download the Tourism Department's 2018 Profile Sheet. Updated yearly, this document provides a quick and informative reference of all our group offerings. Booking late? Call us anyway and see what's possible!
April – October Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., departing every hour on the hour Weekends: 9:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., departing every 40 minutes $4 adults and children (ages 3–12) Free children (ages 2 & under) when seated on a lap Purchase tickets at the tram shelter.
Private tram tours for groups are also available.Learn more about group tours
Trams do not operate in case of lightning. Trams cannot be guaranteed and may not be available on days preceding, during and following the Garden's signature events (including Chinese Culture Days, Japanese Festival and Best of Missouri Market); please email visitorservices@mobot.org or call (314) 577-5101 for specifics.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110(314) 577-5100 hours and admission
Butterfly House
Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017(314) 577-0888 hours and admission
Shaw Nature Reserve
307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, MO 63039(314) 577-9555 hours and admission
