PLAN YOUR VISIT

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

Get Tickets

Pre-purchasing tickets is strongly encouraged.

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.

Hours

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Please note: Garden entry ends at 4 p.m.

Member Mornings
Open exclusively to members from 8 – 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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

Get Tickets

Pre-purchasing tickets is strongly encouraged.

Hours

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Please note: Garden entry ends at 4 p.m.

Member Mornings
Open exclusively to members from 8 – 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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

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.

Admission Rates

Monday – Thursday

  • FREE for Members
  • $15 Adults
  • $12 Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID)
  • $9 Youth (Ages 3 – 17)
  • FREE Children 2 years and under
  • FREE UT Austin faculty, staff and students (with ID)
  • $3 Museums for All 

Friday – Sunday

  • FREE for Members
  • $18 Adults
  • $15 Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID)
  • $12 Youth (Ages 3 – 17)
  • FREE Children 2 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.

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].

Join and Save

Become a member for free admission all year.

Visitor Photo Consent

The Wildflower Center is a facility where photographs, videos, and audio recordings may occur. All persons entering the premises consent to the use of their photograph, video, image, voice, and/or likeness by the Center for promotion of our mission in any and all media and on any and all advertising platforms, in perpetuity, without remuneration.

Admission Rates

Monday – Thursday

  • FREE for Members
  • $15 Adults
  • $12 Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID)
  • $9 Youth (Ages 3 – 17)
  • FREE Children 2 years and under
  • FREE UT Austin faculty, staff and students (with ID)
  • $3 Museums for All 

Friday – Sunday

  • FREE for Members
  • $18 Adults
  • $15 Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID)
  • $12 Youth (Ages 3 – 17)
  • FREE Children 2 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.

Need Help?

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

Visitor Photo Consent

The Wildflower Center is a facility where photographs, videos, and audio recordings may occur. All persons entering the premises consent to the use of their photograph, video, image, voice, and/or likeness by the Center for promotion of our mission in any and all media and on any and all advertising platforms, in perpetuity, without remuneration.

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