PLAN YOUR VISIT
Currently open by reservation with limited capacity
Tickets
Advance reservations and masks 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.
Member Mornings: 8 – 9 a.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 Military (with ID)
$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
Gardening for Newcomers- VIRTUAL
Saturday, March 6, 9 - 11 a.m.
New to Texas or just new to gardening? Come meet some natives and learn where to plant them and how to keep them healthy!
Yoga & Singing Bowls
Select Sundays, Jan. - Aug., 9 - 10 a.m.
Start your morning with movement, mindfulness and the music of Tibetan and quartz singing bowls & chimes
Migratory Birds in the Landscape
Thursdays, March 11, April 8 & May 13, 8 - 10 a.m.
Walk with expert horticulturists and birders as they point migratory species and the native plants they depend on
What’s Happening in the Gardens? – VIRTUAL
Thursdays, March 11 - May 27, Noon - 1 p.m.
Get a weekly update from the gardens plus tips, tricks and behind-the-scenes projects from our horticulture team
Native Plant Gardening Series: Plants I – VIRTUAL
Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. - noon
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Dig deeper into the world of native plant ID and knowledge
Native Plant Gardening Series: Small-lot Landscape Design – VIRTUAL
Saturday, March 13, 1 - 4 p.m.
Part of our popular Native Plant Gardening Series: Get expert guidance in designing small gardens and spaces
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