Welcome

Guests no longer have to prepurchase tickets online–you can walk in and purchase tickets at the admissions desks. Members, you simply show your membership card at admissions.

Plan Your Visit

Admission

Fully vaccinated guests can enjoy the Garden inside and outside without wearing a mask or physically distancing. For those who are not fully vaccinated, masks are required indoors at all times and outdoors when 6-foot social distancing is not possible.

While we have returned to business as usual in many regards, please see our Visit Planner page to make the most of your visit and avoid any surprises.

 

Adults $14
Seniors (65+) $11
Youth (3-12) $8
Children (under 3) Free
Military $10
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 [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

Daytime Admission

Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays in summer.

Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-25.

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 February.

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.

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