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important update

Denver Botanic Gardens will close early at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 15 to prepare for the Fete des Fleurs.  

Denver Botanic Gardens will close early at 5 p.m. on these days to host a summer concert.

  • Monday, August 18
  • Tuesday, August 19
  • Sunday, August 31

 

plan your visit today

Location and directions:  Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the largest and most visited botanical gardens in the U.S.

Denver Botanic Gardens Map Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York St
Denver, CO 80206

Hours: through September 14
Saturday - Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours after September 15 ››

Admission: through November 30
Members are free
$10.50 for adults
$7.50 for seniors 65+ / military
$6.00 for youth 4-15 / students
Free for children 3 and under

Visit our other locations
Chatfield | Mount Goliath | Centennial

 

community updates

Tending to today's Gardens, preparing for tomorrow's.

Child with plantHundreds of people are donating time, energy, and money to help transform the Gardens to be relevant and sustainable for future generations. 

Over the months to come Denver Botanic Gardens will flourish with design and construction projects.
See our new parking structure, Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center illustrations and more ››

Help the Gardens Grow through our Flourish Capital Campaign ››

featured events & exhibits

"The Anti-Oracle" by Siloette
“Urban Nature” Exhibit
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Wells Fargo Bank
Now through November 30

See how the urban of the city and beauty of nature collide when vibrantly colored mural paintings created using spray paint are displayed throughout our gardens.  Learn more about “Urban Nature” ››

Visit our photo blog to rate, comment or post your own photos of where you see urban and nature collide. You can win tickets to the Corn Maze!

 

member center

Memberships as low as $40 per year.  Summer is here! Now is the best time to become a member or renew your membership to Colorado's largest botanical garden.
Join now ››

Our last summer Member-Only Night is August 20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Gardens is closed to the public. Members can take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a casual picnic. No alcohol please.
Learn more about member-only events ››

gardens top 5 picks

Buzz at the gardensOur experts tell you what the buzz is for classes, programs and events at the Gardens each month.

Check back often to see what’s going on! Take a look at our catalog of classes ››
 

Gardening Help
Tuesdays & Saturdays
Through September 30 from noon-4 p.m.

Got a question about a plant in your garden? Colorado Master Gardeners have the answers to all of your gardening questions!
How to get help ››

Support the Gardens!
There are a few birdhouses still for sale that were at our Birdhaus Bash.
See these works of art and find out more ››

What Made My Good Plant Go Bad?
Thursday, August 21, 6-9 p.m.
Did the glorious beauty promised by the garden catalog or nursery salesperson take a downhill turn in your garden? We can help you!   
Come to this lecture and hands-on lab ››

An Evening with Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra
Friday, August 29, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for this benefit concert for Denver Botanic Gardens at Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection. Tickets are on sale now (online only).  
Purchase tickets ››

Bring the Kids for Story Time
Saturday/Sundays, 10-11 a.m.
Drop in to listen to stories in the Children’s Secret Path. Story Time is included with admission to the Gardens.  
More Children & Family Programs  ››

 

what's blooming

See the Gardens in full bloom!  Don't miss out. Plan your visit today.  See what’s blooming in August ››