PLAN YOUR VISIT
We look forward to seeing you
Hours
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed some holidays)
Members get early access to the gardens on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.
Wildflower Café is open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday Closures
Thanksgiving Day – CLOSED
Dec. 24 – 25 – CLOSED
Dec. 31 – Jan 1 – CLOSED
Admission Rates
FREE for Members
$12 Adults
$10 Seniors (65+)
$10 Non-UT Students (with college ID)
$6 Youth (Ages 5 – 17)
FREE Children 4 years and under
FREE UT Austin Students, Faculty and Staff (with ID)
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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
World Meteorology Day
Austin, we need to talk about the weather! Activities, special guests, walks and more
Tuesday Twilights
More hours for flowers! Open late with live music, tasty cocktails, tours and more
Wild Supper Club
Ecologists and chefs come together to guide guests on the journey from seed to plate
Earth Day: 50th Anniversary
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with citizen-science activities, nature play and special tours!
WHAT TO BRING
BINOCULARS
The bird watching 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