important update
Construction is taking place at the Gardens. See how this affects your visit. Despite our dust, the Gardens continues to flourish.
Construction is taking place at the Gardens. See how this affects your visit. Despite our dust, the Gardens continues to flourish.
Location and directions: Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the largest and most visited botanical gardens in the U.S.
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Denver Botanic Gardens 1005 York St Denver, CO 80206 |
Hours: now through May 10
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Hours after May 11, 2009 ››
Admission: now through May 10
Members are free
$11.50 for adults
$8.50 for seniors 65+ / military
$8.00 for youth 4-15 / students
Free for children 3 and under
Bus Routes
Click here for detailed RTD bus information.
Visit our other locations
Chatfield | Mount Goliath
Tending to today's Gardens, preparing for tomorrow's.
Over the months to come the Gardens will flourish with design and construction projects. See our new parking structure plans, Visitor Center drawings and more ››
Help the Gardens Grow through our Flourish Capital Campaign ››
Flourish: Celebrating 50 Years at York Street
Jan. 10 – March 1
Gates Garden Court
Free with admission to the Gardens
In 2009, the Gardens celebrates 50 years at its location near the heart of the city. This exhibit is companion to a forthcoming publication that highlights 50 plants/plant families tied to the Gardens’ history and to the institution’s authority on plants suitable for the Rocky Mountain West.
Twenty-five original illustrations are presented with excerpts from the book and related photographs.
Winter is a wonderful time to take advantage of your many member benefits, including discounts on education classes. Take an indoor class now!
Memberships as low as $45 per year.
Become a member today ››
Our experts tell you what the buzz is for classes, programs and events at the Gardens each month.
Check back often to see what’s going on! Take a look at our catalog of classes ››
Hurry to the Giant Gift Shop Sale!
Everything is on sale in our Gift Shop right now! 50 percent off all--even sale items. No member discounts with these incredible savings, and books not included.
Find out more ››
Seedlings and Plant Explorer class information will be posted soon!
Registration for members (family/general level and up) begins Jan. 7. Registration for non-members and individual/individual plus one members begins Jan. 12.
Paid Summer Internships at the Gardens
Internships available in many departments. Positions fill quickly--send in your application today!
Check it out now ››
Watercolor: Winter’s Bits of Beauty
Five Monday evenings, starting Jan. 12,
6-9 p.m.
Discover the hidden charms of plants in winter, and find beauty in the details.
Find out more ››
Bonfils-Stanton Lecture Series:
"The Call of the Wild"
Five lectures starting Jan. 15
Balances reflections on wilderness with examples of bringing nature back into our lives--creatively, beautifully and sustainably.
More information ››