Desert Botanical Garden
Oct. 11, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Thousands of stunning images.
Five monumental video installations.
One transformative experience.
FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit by ScanLAB Projects, invites visitors into the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. Through photography, LiDAR scanning, motion and sound, it reveals new ways of seeing and deepens appreciation for our vibrant ecosystem.
Tickets on sale now!
Oct. 11, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Thousands of stunning images.
Five monumental video installations.
One transformative experience.
FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit by ScanLAB Projects, invites visitors into the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. Through photography, LiDAR scanning, motion and sound, it reveals new ways of seeing and deepens appreciation for our vibrant ecosystem.
Tickets on sale now!
Oct. 16-19
Reserve your spot for Fall Plant Sale and discover more than 30,000 desert-adapted plants! Whetxher you’re after native Sonoran Desert gems, stunning aloes or heat-loving trees, we’ve got something to brighten up your yard.
Member Reservations open now.
General Public reservations open Sept. 17
Oct. 16-19
Reserve your spot for Fall Plant Sale and discover more than 30,000 desert-adapted plants! Whether you’re after native Sonoran Desert gems, stunning aloes or heat-loving trees, we’ve got something to brighten up your yard.
Member Reservations open now.
General Public reservations open Sept. 17
Find Your Experience
In search of a stroller friendly day with the family, the perfect date-night spot or a place to enjoy the local music scene? Look no further than Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.
Seedlings
Sept. 17, 24
Children 3-5 and caretakers experience the wonder of nature through hands-on lessons that teach kids and adults how to splash, dig, climb and explore together through nature play concepts.
Sunset Sound Meditation
Sept. 17 | Oct. 22, 29 | Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26
Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.
Sonoran Sippin’
Sept. 19
Savor a summer packed with fun at the Garden! Grab your friends for an unforgettable evening featuring refreshing live music, pop-up activities, and more!
Majestic Mariposas
Sept. 27 - Nov. 16
Witness more than 1,000 Southwestern butterflies, including the stunning monarch.
Fall Plant Sale
Oct. 16-19
Ready to give your green space a much-needed refresh? Reserve your spot for our Fall Plant Sale and discover more than 30,000 desert-adapted plants.
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Explore The Beauty
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.
