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:
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Gates close at 3:15 pm.

Butterfly Magic:
Closed

The Great Garden Express:
Tuesday – Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Admission

Adults$19
Students, Seniors (62 +) & Military$15
Children (4-12)$10
MembersFree
Member Children (4-12)Free
Children 3 and underFree


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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

Photoshoots

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 are 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 professional. Your admission to the Gardens serves as permission for 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

Classes, Art

Paper Mache Talavera Moon: Design & Paint Workshop

July 6 @ 9:30 am12:00 pm

Classes, Nature & Ecology

Flowering Plants – Part 1

July 10 @ 10:00 am12:00 pm

Horticultural Therapy

Caring for Caregivers: The Cactus Teacher

July 11 @ 7:30 am9:30 am

Classes, Art

Flower and Butterfly Bracelet Workshop

July 16 @ 10:00 am12:00 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

Open 7 days a week
8:30am – 3:00pm

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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.

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One of the top 10 North American Gardens worth traveling for.

– Canadian Garden Council