Welcome to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden!
We’re honored to have been voted the No. 4 public garden in North America by readers of USA Today!
Admission
| Adults | $13 |
| Seniors (55+) | $11 |
| Military (with ID) | $10 |
| Children (3-12) | $8 |
| Children (under 3) | Free |
| Members | Free |
Show your SNAP EBT Card for $1 admission for adults, children free, under the Museums for All program.
Tickets to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden may be purchased when you arrive or you can purchase tickets online starting March 1. Please note tickets ordered online have a convenience fee. *Please note – special events such as Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights and other events outside of regular garden hours may have a different ticket price.
Free Admission Days
CarMax Free Fourth of July (Free admission for all)
Genworth Free Community Day (Free admission for all)
Military personnel, first responders and their dependents get free admission on Memorial Day.
The Garden also offers free admission the week after GardenFest and half-price admission on select days in late winter.
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Hours
Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25
Purchase Tickets Online
Directions
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
GPS coordinates for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
37°37’11.9″N 77°28’14.7″W
Often, the 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond address does not direct visitors to the front entrance. In these cases, we suggest changing “Richmond” to “Henrico” in your GPS for accurate directions.
Garden
Etiquette
We consider our Garden a living museum. View our guidelines for a great visit.
Accessibility
Gardens are special places for all people, plants, and wildlife to enjoy. Learn about Garden accessibility here, including information for those with wheelchairs or service animals.
Plan Your Visit
See seasonal garden highlights, get tips for visiting with children, and more.