Children's Garden Update
Watch two exciting new projects take root in the Children’s Garden over the coming months: a brand-new WaterPlay and enhancements to the Klaus Family Tree House. Safety is our top priority, so we’ll have limited access to some Children’s Garden areas at certain times. We’ll post updates here on our homepage. Thank you for understanding as we bring you these wonderful improvements!
Welcome
For daytime visitation, guests can buy tickets at the admissions desk or purchase online. Members show their membership card at admissions.
Dominion Energy GardenFest of LIghts
Tickets for Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights are available ONLINE ONLY; no walk-ups.
Admission
See our Visit Planner page for more information.
Advance online tickets are available but not required for daytime visitation. Tickets for Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights are available ONLINE ONLY. No walk-ups.
| 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 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.
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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