Tucson Botanical Gardens
Your Urban Oasis
in the heart of Tucson
Summer Deals
$5 Fridays
Enjoy $5 General Admission every Friday this summer, from June 5 – September 25.
In the Galleries
Closed Sep 6, 2026 Education Classroom, Friends House
Quilts in the Gardens
Friends House & Education Classroom
Oct 11–Oct 4 Zen Gallery, Gallery
Tropical Flora of Costa Rica by Manabu Saito
Opening Sep 11, 2026 Porter Hall Gallery, Friends House
Xochimilco
Porter Hall Gallery & Friends House
Opening soon
YUME Japanese Gardens
Opening to the public October 11, 2026
Classes & Events
We offer a variety of classes & events ranging in topics from gardening, wellness, art, nature, and ecology. Check out what we have coming up and learn something new!
Classes, Art
Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series
September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Family
Garden Story Time
September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Classes, Gardening
Seed Starting 101
September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Classes, Nature & Ecology
Dragonflies and Damselflies
September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Yvonne A.
The Tucson Botanical Garden is a lovely hideaway in the middle of Tucson. It is a quaint and peaceful. I could see myself going there for a cup of tea with a friend.
Host an event
Weddings & Events
Our beautiful garden setting is the ideal location for any event: weddings, memorials, corporate events, or private parties. Let us help you create a memorable and unique event.
– Shawna L.
Awesome place to admire all of the wonders of nature that Tucson has to offer! Always a pleasure! The Butterflies were amazing!! Be sure to check out the gift shop for some wonderful take a ways to remember your visit!
