plan your visit

Location and directions: Denver Botanic Gardens is located in beautiful central Denver, Colorado.

Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York St
Denver, CO 80206

Hours: May 12 - September 14, 2008
Saturday - Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: through November 30
Members are free
$10.50 for adults
$7.50 for seniors 65+ / military
$6.00 for youth 4-15 / students
Free for children 3 and under

Visit our other locations
Chatfield | Mount Goliath | Centennial

education programs

Ever wonder how to prevent Fido from digging in your yard, killing your grass and eating the sprinklers? Find out how on May 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

We create new classes all the time. Check back often to see what’s going on!

Take a look at our catalog of upcoming classes ››

Interested in the art of plant and flower illustrating?

View our listing of Botanical Illustration classes ››

featured events & exhibits

“Urban Nature” Exhibit
A collision of environments
April 19-November 30
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Wells Fargo Bank

The Gardens' 2008 signature exhibition explores the intersection of nature and urban culture. Watch the video.

See featured paintings from street-style artists such as Lady Pink, Mac, Siloette and more ››

Show us where you've seen nature and urban culture collide. Post your own photos or view our Photoblog.

Summer Concert Series
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Vectra Bank Colorado

Indigo Girls. Cake. Chris Isaak. View full concert lineup ››

There are still a few concerts that are not sold out! Concert ticket sales are now open to everyone and are available online or by phone only.

Mother's Day at the Gardens Mother’s Day >>
Pamper Mom on Mother’s Day with a picnic lunch among our fragrant blooms. Live entertainment will delight all ages from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.

member center

Summer Concert Series tickets are still available to members. Purchase tickets here.

Become a member of the Gardens ››

Renew your membership ››

get involved

Tending to today's Gardens, preparing for tomorrow's.

Hundreds of people are donating time, energy, and money to help transform the Gardens to be relevant and sustainable for future generations.

Read about how you can become part of this historic transformation ››

Have Some Extra Time? Become a children's tour guide or special event volunteer. Become part of the Associates or the Guild. Volunteer at the Gardens.

Details on volunteering ››

what's blooming

Spring has arrived!

See what’s blooming in May ››

Visit our blog for more What's Blooming ››