PLAN YOUR VISIT

Welcome to the Botanic Garden of Texas! Get ready to explore 284 acres of scenic gardens and trails.

General Admission

Reservations encouraged.

Admission Rates

FREE for Members
$15 Adults
$10 Seniors (65+)
$13 Military (with ID)
$8 Youth (Ages 5 – 17)
FREE Children 4 years and under
FREE UT Austin faculty, staff and students (with ID)
$3 Museums for All 

Reciprocal admission is available on a walk-up basis. Please show proof of your reciprocal garden membership to our kiosk staff upon arrival.

We only accept credit cards.

Location & Parking

The Wildflower Center is located in southwest Austin at 4801 La Crosse Ave.

Parking is limited. We suggest carpooling or using a rideshare during peak hours. Please be mindful of pedestrians and avoid parking in the nearby neighborhood.

Join and Save

Become a member for free admission all year.

Hours

Daily Entry
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Gardens open until 5 p.m.

Summer Hours
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Daily
Gardens open until 3 p.m.
July – August

Member Mornings
8 – 9 a.m., every Saturday and Sunday.
No reservations required! 

 

Holiday Closures
Thanksgiving Day – CLOSED
Dec. 24 & 25 – CLOSED
Dec. 31 & Jan 1 – CLOSED

 

Safety

The Wildflower Center is committed to providing a safe environment for our staff and guests.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need help with your reservation, please contact us at 512.232.0100 or [email protected].

If you need help registering for an account, please watch our tutorial.

WHAT TO BRING

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BINOCULARS

The birdwatching is grand!

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CAMERA

Read up on our photo policies here

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HAT & SUNSCREEN

Bring your own shade. It can be awfully sunny in Texas

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REFILLABLE BOTTLE

Stay hydrated during your visit

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COMFY SHOES

Bring the right shoes so you can explore all of our trails

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AUDIO TOUR

Get the TravelStorys app to enjoy our free audio tour

WHAT NOT TO BRING

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PETS

We allow service dogs only
Full policy

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DRONES

Unmanned aerial vehicles are not allowed

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CIGARETTES

Leave your cigarettes and vapes at home