Dominion Energy Gardenfest of Lights
A favorite tradition! Tickets are available online only and are limited; purchase yours today to ensure you get the day and time you want.
Admission
- For daytime admission, purchase tickets at the Guest Services desk.
- For Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights, tickets are available online only.
- Members enjoy free daily admission, discounted GardenFest admission, and special Free Member Nights. Learn more about this and other member benefits: Garden membership.
REGULAR GARDEN ADMISSION
Adults: $17
Seniors (age 65+) or Military: $14
Youth (age 3-12): $8
Children (under age 3): Free
Garden Members: Free
Museums for All: is an initiative for those with SNAP, WIC EBT Card or the Fresh EBT app to receive $1 admission for adults and free for up to six youth (age 17 and under). There is also a membership option. If you would like to participate in the Museums for All opportunity, please call (804) 262-9887, x300 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or email [email protected]
*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.
Hours
The Garden is open year-round 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 17, 2023 -Jan. 7, 2024: daytime ticket sales 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; GardenFest (online tickets only) 4-10 p.m.
The Garden is closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-25.
We were honored to be a 2022 Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient.
Free & Discounted Admission Days
Join us for free admission on Free Community Day for Nature and Healing, Free Fourth of July and Genworth Free Community Day.
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.
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