PLAN YOUR VISIT
Currently open by reservation with limited capacity
Tickets
Advance reservations and masks are required.
Join and Save
Become a member for free admission all year.
Safety
The Wildflower Center is committed to providing a safe environment for our staff and guests.
Hours
Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed some holidays)
Member Mornings: Members have access from 8 – 9 a.m. daily
The Gift Store is currently closed.
Holiday Closures
Thanksgiving Day – CLOSED
Dec. 24 – 25 – CLOSED
Dec. 31 – Jan 1 – CLOSED
Admission Rates
FREE for Members
$12 Adults (17+)
$6 Youth (Ages 5 – 17)
FREE Children 4 years and under
FREE UT Austin Faculty, Staff and Students (with ID)
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Explore these resources to make the best of your experience
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Participate in one of our popular events, standing tours or educational programs
Fortlandia
It's back! A new batch of forts created by architects and designers on display and ready for play in the Texas Arboretum
Build-a-Fort Workshop Featuring Snake, Rattle & Roll
Build your own fort from recycled materials with the designers of the Fortlandia Fort "Snake, Rattle and Roll"
Parent & Toddler Yoga
Families find fun and calm practicing yoga poses and breathing exercises together!
The Science of Pollination- VIRTUAL – NEW!
Attract butterflies, bees and more to your garden and learn how plants have adapted for their perfect pollinating partners
Yoga & Singing Bowls
Start your morning with movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls & chimes
The Science of Native Plant Dyes – VIRTUAL
Bring the colors of spring to your textiles by learning the science and art of extracting natural dyes from native plants
WHAT TO BRING
BINOCULARS
The birdwatching is grand!
CAMERA
Read up on our photo policies here
HAT & SUNSCREEN
Bring your own shade. It can be awfully sunny in Texas
REFILLABLE BOTTLE
Stay hydrated during your visit
COMFY SHOES
Bring the right shoes so you can explore all of our trails
AUDIO TOUR
Get the TravelStorys app to enjoy our free audio tour
WHAT NOT TO BRING
DRONES
Unmanned aerial vehicles are not allowed
CIGARETTES
Leave your cigarettes and vapes at home