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Herbarium Tours

DATES: Aug. 21, 23
TIMES: 9 a.m.
PRICE: Free with general admission.


In celebration of the Garden’s 85th anniversary, step behind the scenes of the Garden’s herbarium filled with a rich collection of dried pressed plant specimens that span both place and time.

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ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Feb. 21: The Garden, Gertrude’s and Garden Shop will close at 3 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.)  and be closed Feb. 22 & 23 except to Devour ticketholders.