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Extended Evening Hours
Thursdays | 5–8 p.m.
Experience enchanting evening hours in the Garden as you stroll among seasonal blooms, enjoy drinking and dining options, explore the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden, and access special programming.
Garden Hours
- 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
4:30 p.m. last entry
Additional Garden Hours & Information
- The Emerson Conservatory is currently closed for deinstallation of the Orchid Show.
- The Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum is closed through May 2 for installation.
- Closed December 25
- Save time upon entry by securing your tickets in advance. Walk-up tickets are available and can be acquired at the ticket counter on the day of your visit during operating hours. The Garden accepts cashless payments (credit/debit) only.
- Early Morning Walking Hours and Zoo-Museum District (ZMD) Resident Free Hours. Must show proof of membership or St. Louis City and County residency. Wednesdays and Saturdays (walking hours from 7–9 a.m.) Free St. Louis City and County resident admission from 7 a.m.–noon. Includes Children's Garden on Saturdays only.
- ZMD free tickets are available onsite for walk-ups only and cannot be reserved online in advance. ZMD resident free admission is subject to availability. Free and early morning hours do not apply on holiday or event weekends, including Labor Day weekend.
Tickets
Advance e-ticket purchase or reservations recommended. Walk-up tickets are available and can be acquired at the ticket counter on the day of your visit during operating hours. The Garden accepts cashless payments (credit/debit) only. Pricing below applies only to general Garden admission and does not apply for special events or festival with separate pricing.
Free for children ages 12 and under
View Our Ticket Options for Large Groups or Organizations
Upcoming Events
Nature Speaks...Through the Written Word: A Shakespearean Evening in the Garden
- Thursday, April 24
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Other Upcoming Events
Extended Evening Hours
Easter Brunch | SOLD OUT
Easter Brunch | SOLD OUT
Shaw Nature Reserve Centennial Celebration
Join us throughout 2025 for special events and activities commemorating 100 years of this unique destination for all who love the great outdoors.
Garden Guide
Every visit to the Garden represents a new opportunity to discover something you didn't know about plants and how they're connected to our lives.
MyGuide to the Garden is a new way for you to explore Garden grounds through customized tours tailored to your interests — from what's in bloom and inspiring landscapes to art and history and plant research.
Helpful Links
Garden’s Herbarium Goes Digital to Revolutionize Species Identification
Made possible by an anonymous $14.4 million grant—the largest to botany in recent years—this new initiative will bring 6 million plant specimens online over the next 6 years, making critical data freely accessible to scientists, conservationists, and policymakers globally.
Location & Parking
The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily accessible from the St. Louis metro area and conveniently located near Interstate 44.
We kindly request all visitors to prioritize the rights of others to fully enjoy their experience in the Garden. Please be aware that the Garden reserves the right to kindly ask any visitor to depart in cases of inappropriate or offensive behavior. It is important to note that visitors will be held accountable for any damage caused to the Garden's property. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.