The Garden is Open
Desert Botanical Garden is here to help you enjoy the beauty of the desert and care about it. Join us for a future event or exhibit or simply make a reservation to roam and enjoy the Garden’s beauty. We hope to see you soon.
- No events scheduled for March 2023. Jump to the next upcoming events.
- No events scheduled for March 2023. Jump to the next upcoming events.
We look forward to seeing you Again
hours for general admission
october – april
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
7 a.m. Members-only Sundays and Wednesdays
Garden Closures
dec. 25 | Closed
JULY 4 | Closed
early closures
NOV. 24-25 | Garden closes at 4 p.m.
Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-17, 19-24, 26-31 | Garden closes at 4 p.m. and reopens at 5:30 p.m. for Las Noches de las Luminarias.
FEB 24-25 | Garden closed to public
MARCH 22 | Garden closes at 3 p.m.
APRIL 20 | Garden closes at noon
Visit For The Day
Children under 2 & members | FREE
Community day | FREE
(Second Tuesday of every month)
Active Military Personnel | FREE (with valid government ID for General Admission only)
*General Admission does not include special ticketed events or exhibitions.
What To Bring
To fully enjoy your visit, make sure you bring these items.
SUNSCREEN
Arizona’s weather is consistently sunny. Make sure to wear and reapply throughout your visit.
WATER
Bring a refillable waterbottle–the Garden has two open hydration stations.
Hat & Sunglasses
Shade your eyes so you can better take in the stunning views without squinting.
camera
Capture all the of the beautiful plants and animals you’ll see.
comfortable shoes
The trails are easy to walk, but you’ll definitely want comfortable footwear.
Visit like a pro
Check out these tips to maximize your experience.
plan your adventure
Check out our current trail map before you visit.
Plan a meal here
Explore our current dining offerings while you visit.
Get your shop on
Visit the Garden Shop during your Garden visit.
Garden accessibility
The Garden is fully accessible via wheelchair, and most trails are stroller friendly. Scooters can be rented for $40 for non-members and $35 for members. Wheelchairs and electric scooters will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at admissions and will be sanitized after each use.
WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME
PETS OR THERAPY ANIMALS*
PICNICKING ITEMS
WEAPONS OR FIREARMS
* Only service dogs or miniature horses are allowed. If you would like to bring your dog to the Garden, please visit Dog Days in the Garden.
