guided tours

Denver Botanic Gardens education tour Adult group tours led by volunteer tour guides and professional experts are available at our York Street location. To book guided tours and receive a discount on full-price admission to the Gardens, groups must have a minimum of 10 people. E-mail tours@botanicgardens.org or
call 720-865-3539 to make a reservation (must be made at least three weeks
in advance).

DROP-IN TOURS
Weekends - Year round
Experience a one-hour guided tour of the Gardens at York Street on weekends. Please call our Information Desk at 720-865-3585 to find out which tour time will be offered on the day you plan to visit. Tours are included in the price of admission.
April through September: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m
March through October: 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Tours are based on guide availability.

OUTDOOR GARDENS TOURS
April through September
Wander among alpine wildflowers, stroll through an Asian steppe and become enchanted by tranquil water gardens. Explore these diverse plant collections and our powerful connection to them.

BOETTCHER MEMORIAL TROPICAL CONSERVATORY TOURS
October through March
The Boettcher Tropical Conservatory, a state-of-the-art architectural piece and Denver landmark, is home to more than 550 plant species representing the flora and richness of the world’s rainforests. You will learn what makes rainforests unique and the importance of their preservation.
HORTICULTURIST-LED TOURS
June through September
Members of the Gardens’ world-renowned horticulture staff are passionate about plants and our mission to connect people with plants. Managing more than 32,000 living plant taxa, their wealth of knowledge spans tropical plants to native and xeric plants – including gardening in challenging environments. This tour is designed to enrich the visitor through direct interaction with a horticulturist.
CUSTOMIZED TOURS
Year round
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour led by a skilled guide on a topic of your choice. Tours focus on topics like native plants, steppe climates, edibles in the garden, and so much more. Your private tour can take you out into our gorgeous gardens, inside our Boettcher Tropical Conservatory, a Denver landmark; or maybe down to our Kathryn Kalmbach and Sam Mitchel Herbaria. The possibilities are endless and we are happy to work with you and create your perfect tour.
Starting at $25 per person
FACILITY RENTAL TOURS
Year round
Enhance your guests' experience at the Gardens with a personalized group guided tour while you are here for a reception, a meeting, a corporate retreat, a staff or private party. Experienced tour guides will take you on a beautiful and enchanting walk through our world-renowned gardens. For availability or to schedule a guided tour, please e-mail our Facility Rental Coordinator at facilityrental@botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3590. You may e-mail us with all of your contact and event information.

"Moore in the Gardens"

"MOORE IN THE GARDENS" DROP-IN TOURS
March 2010 through January 2011 (Weekends at 1 p.m.)
Discover the beauty and simplicity of these monumental art pieces in a setting of natural splendor. Tours can be scheduled privately for groups of 10 or more, or are available on a drop-in basis on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and are included with admission.
Tours are based on guide availability.
"MOORE IN THE GARDENS"
GUIDED TOURS
March 2010 – Jan. 2011
Experienced tour guides help visitors discover the beauty, simplicity and genius of Moore’s monumental art pieces in a natural setting. Schedule a "Moore in the Gardens" guided tour to experience the serenity and graceful balance of the artwork among roses, grasses, wildflowers and trees.
"MOORE IN THE GARDENS" CURATOR WALKS SERIES
May through October
individual tour fee $15 member/$18 non-member; series fee $70 member/$80 non-member
See Henry Moore through the eyes of those well-acquainted with his work. Ask questions, exchange views and acquire basic principles that will help you appreciate Moore in a new light. Curator walks are led by local and international experts on Moore’s work. Walks are one hour long, subject to weather, and space is limited.
Dr. Anita Feldman
Head of Collections and Exhibitions, The Henry Moore Foundation
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4-5 p.m.
EXPERIENCE A DAY OF MOORE
June through September
Registrants spend a day at the Gardens surrounded by all that "Moore in the Gardens" has to offer. Start with an exhibition tour led by experienced guides and continue with a delicious lunch prepared and served by Catering by Design, our award-winning caterer. Visitors then release their inner artist as they participate in a photography or sculpture workshop taught by locally renowned instructors. This is an all-day program starting at 9 am. Space is limited. E-mail tours@botanicgardens.org for more details.

To schedule a special tour for your group, please call 720-865-3539, or e-mail tours@botanicgardens.org.

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