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Plan Your Visit

A lush oasis in the heart of Tucson, located on the historic Porter Family property. Featuring trees planted by the original family over 80 years ago, and expertly cultivated specialty gardens that highlight a diversity of plants not usually seen in the Sonoran Desert landscape.

Garden Hours


Open Daily:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Gates close at 4:15 pm

Yume Japanese Gardens:
Tuesday – Sunday
9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Butterfly Magic:
9:30 am – 3:00 pm

The Great Garden Express:
Tuesday – Sunday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Edna’s Eatery:
8:30 am – 3:00 pm

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

Admission

Combo Ticket

Includes admission to Tucson Botanical Gardens & Yume Japanese Gardens

TBG Ticket

Yume Ticket

Get Tickets Online.
Purchasing tickets, including member tickets, in advance is encouraged.



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Grant & Alvernon Construction

The Grant Road Improvement Project is underway and will likely impact your route when visiting the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Garden Etiquette

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 event
    • (June – September)
  • DO NOT leave pets in your vehicle
  • The Gardens is a non-smoking facility, which includes e-cigarettes and vapes

Photo Disclaimer

Photo shoots may be arranged by contacting our Facility Rentals Manager at (520)326-9686 ext. 129 or rentals@tucsonbotanical.org.

  • Personal photos are allowed throughout the Gardens.
  • Commercial use of photographs is prohibited without the full written consent of Tucson Botanical Gardens.
  • During your visit, you may be filmed, videotaped, or photographed by Tucson Botanical Gardens employees or contracted professionals. Your admission to the Gardens serves as permission for the use of your image by Tucson Botanical Gardens.
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Contact Information

2150 North Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712

(520)326-9686

info@tucsonbotanical.org


Upcoming Events & Classes

Family

Garden Story Time: The Crow and the Pitcher

October 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Classes, Gardening

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

October 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Special, Yume

Fall Haiku Walk: Autumn Light at Yume

October 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Host an Event

Our beautiful garden setting is the ideal location for any event.

Edna’s Eatery

By Charly’s Grill

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Field Trips

Self-guided visits to the Gardens are scheduled year-round. Independently explore our 20 themed gardens during your trip. Discounted rates are available. Please read field trip guidelines carefully.