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Hours & Admission (prices subject to change)

Click 'Buy Tickets' at the top of the page to purchase your tickets online.	Daytime Admission
Adults	$15
Students, Seniors (62 years and up) & Military	$13
Children (4-17)	$8
Members	Free
Member Children (4-17)	Free
Children under 4	Free

GARDEN HOURS

Daily:
8:30am – 4:30pm

TIME BLOCKS:

8:30am-10:30am
10:30am-12:30pm
12:30pm-2:30pm
2:30pm-4:30pm

BUTTERFLY MAGIC HOURS:

9:30am – 3:00pm

CLOSED: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, January 1st (New Year's Day), & July 4th

While we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets online prior to your visit, walk-up tickets are available for purchase at our Admissions desk.

Location

2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 Map It

Directions from I-10 W

Follow I-10 W to S Alvernon Way in Pima County.
Take exit 265 from I-10 W
Merge onto S Alvernon Way
Slight right to stay on S Alvernon Way
Destination will be on your right.

Classes

The Gardens is committed to providing quality, lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. We offer a collection of certificate programs as well as Community Classes that range in topic from Gardening, Wellness, Art, Nature and Ecology.

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Tours

A variety of tours are offered throughout the year, depending on the season and Garden happenings. Taking a tour is a great way to learn about the history and plant collection at the Gardens.

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Featured Event

Gardens

Aloe Alley

Aloe Alley is a quiet and shady garden path, a favorite with Gardens employees. See hummingbirds flock to this area when the Aloe are flowering.
Backyard Bird Garden

The Backyard Bird Garden shows how to attract birds the natural way. Watch for hummingbirds, cardinals, and quail year-round.
Pollinator Garden

The Pollinator Garden displays a variety of seasonal plants that attract regional and migrating pollinators including butterflies, bees and birds.
Cactus & Succulent Garden

The Cactus and Succulent Garden features cacti from the southwestern states, Mexico, South America and Africa, plus hardy Old and New World succulents.
Children's Discovery Garden

The Children's Discovery Garden takes you on a journey through the life cycle of a plant.
Thornville Garden Railway

Watch the train as it winds through a miniature town. Hear it chug and whistle as you stroll around theGardens. (Operation subject to weather and other conditions)
Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion

Home to Butterfly Magic, the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion, in addition to the seasonal Tropical Butterfly display, contains an impressive selection of tropical plants such as Orchids, Hibiscus, Sword Ferns and Bromeliads.
Herb Garden

The Herb Garden displays a rich variety of culinary, fragrance, and medicinal herbs that can be grown in Tucson.
Shade Garden

The Shade Garden demonstrates which regional plants thrive and are appropriate for shady spots.
Historical Porter Gardens

The Historical Garden features many trees and shrubs commonly planted in Tucson during the 1930s, 40s and 50s – including olive, myrtle, and dwarf citrus.
Iris Garden

Don't miss the Iris Garden in April when it's in full bloom. You will see a spectacular display of color and a wide variety of bearded iris.
Nuestro Jardin

(Barrio Garden)Nuestro Jardin honors Tucson's traditional Mexican-American neighborhood gardens with a charming and colorful display of flowers, trees, herbs, and objects commonly seen in barrio gardens.
Exhibit Garden

The Exhibit Garden is always changing! Currently featured is our Modernist Garden inspired by Brazilian Landscape Architect, Roberto Burle Marx.
Zen Garden

The Zen Garden is a quiet haven for reflection and peaceful contemplation.
Xeriscape Garden

The Xeriscape Garden demonstrates a beautiful, lush and low-water-use landscape, perfect for any Tucson backyard.
Sensory Ramadas

The Sensory Ramadas feature 4 themed garden areas: Cactus Ramada, Kitchen Ramada, Floral Ramada, & Woodland Ramada. Each of these unique spaces engage different combinations of the 5 senses.
Plants of the Tohono O'odham Path

Plants of the Tohono O'odham path honors the relationship between native peoples and the plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Edna's Eatery

Dine amid the birds and flowers

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Join us daily for breakfast or lunch made with fresh, seasonal ingredients handpicked by our executive chef, Todd Sicolo. Enjoy the southwestern flavors of Arizona while safely dining outdoors on our beautiful Xeriscape Garden patio. Or grab-and-go with a drink or snack as you continue your visit around the Gardens.

Admission to the Gardens is a separate and required cost for all Edna's Eatery guests.

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Extras

Host an Event

The Tucson Botanical Gardens offers an enchanting setting for any type of event. Whether you're planning a large wedding or conference or an intimate bridal shower or meeting. The Gardens offers a variety of different spaces to accommodate your needs.

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Membership

It's more than THE Gardens, it's YOUR Gardens. Join the Tucson Botanical Gardens family and be a part of an engaged community that loves Tucson, the desert and all that the southwest has to offer.

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Garden Map

An Urban Oasis in the heart of Tucson, The Tucson Botanical Gardens sits on 5 ½ acres with 17 different, residentially scaled Gardens.

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Commercial Photography

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Personal photos are allowed throughout the Gardens. Commercial use of photographs are prohibited without the full written consent of Tucson Botanical Gardens. Photo shoots may be arranged by calling 520.326.9686 x29 or emailing rentals@tucsonbotanical.org. During your visit you may be filmed, videotaped or photographed by Tucson Botanical Gardens employees or contracted professional. Your admission to the Gardens serves as permission for use of your image by Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Garden Etiquette

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The Gardens is a living museum. For its protection and the enjoyment of others, please follow these simple guidelines:

Stay on the maintained paths.
Do not climb on trees, walls, sculptures or foundations.
Smell the flowers but do not collect any plants or plant materials.
Pets are not permitted except for service animals. The exception is our Dog Days of Summer (June – September).
PLEASE DO NOT leave pets in your vehicle.
No Soliciting.
The Gardens is a non-smoking facility, this includes e-cigarettes.

The Tucson Botanical Gardens values and appreciates feedback from visitors. Although we may not be able to respond to individual comments and inquiries, all feedback is reviewed by senior management and taken into account in our strategic and planning processes.