Lewis Ginter Hours & prices for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Garden CLOSED Monday, Aug. 22

The Garden will be closed Monday, Aug. 22 to allow a day of rest for our team. Thank you for understanding as we recognize their hard work creating a safe place of beauty for our community.

Welcome

Guests can buy tickets at the admissions desk or purchase online. Members show their membership card at admissions.

Plan Your Visit

Admission

Safety is our top priority. Masks are encouraged while inside (including the Conservatory.) Please remember to bring your mask and to practice social distancing. See our Visit Planner page for more information.

Advance online tickets are available but not required.

Adults	$17
Seniors (65+) or Military	$14
Youth (3-12)	$8
Children (under 3)	Free

Members	Free

Learn more about Garden membership. It may be your best deal!

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 contactus@lewisginter.org

*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

Daytime Admission

Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended evening hours on Wednesday and Thursdays through September.

GardenFest Admission

We are open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights.

Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-25. We are also closed on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, to allow a day of rest for our team in recogntion of their hard work creating this safe and beautiful space for our community.

We were honored to be a 2022 Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient.

Free & Discounted Admission Days

Join us for free admission on the CarMax Free Fourth of July and Genworth Free Community Day

Typically the week after GardenFest you can enjoy free admission. Check back for details.

Half-price admission days typically run from mid-January to the end of January.

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.

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Garden
Etiquette

We consider our Garden a living museum. View our guidelines for a great visit.

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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.