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: through September 14
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

Raise Chickens in Your Backyard
Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. @ Chatfield
Chickens in the backyard? Yes, it’s legal in Denver. Learn how to start with baby chicks safely as part of our Urban Homestead series.
Sign up for City Chicken ››

Check back often to see what’s going on! We add new classes all the time.
Take a look at our catalog of classes ››

community updates

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.

Over the months to come Denver Botanic Gardens will flourish with design and construction updates. Get details and information on next community meeting ››

featured events & exhibits

“Urban Nature” Exhibit
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Wells Fargo Bank
Now through November 30

See how the urban of the city and beauty of nature collide when vibrantly colored mural paintings created using spray paint are displayed throughout our gardens. Learn more about “Urban Nature” ››

Lady Pink, Mac, and Siloette are some of the biggest names in street-style art, and their work will form the centerpieces of this exhibit. Check out a video of Mac creating the mural he has on display.

Show us where you see urban and nature collide by posting your photos on our photo blog. Automatically enter to win our photo contest.

member center

Join Us For Member Only Night
Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Explore the Children's Secret Path, take a leisurely stroll through the Japanese Garden or enjoy a casual Spring picnic.
Learn more about member only events ››

Spring is here and things are blooming. Now is the best time to become a member or renew your membership.

Unlimited admission to the Gardens
Discounts at annual plant sales
Access to member-only events
Free admission to “Urban Nature” exhibit
Receive member pricing for classes
Advanced purchase of concert tickets
Member-only entrance to the Gardens
See beautiful plants & flowers anytime

Memberships as low as $40 per year.
Join now ››

Gardens top 5 picks

Buzz at the gardens Our experts tell you what the buzz is at the Gardens in May.

Come back often for our latest finds in education programming, events and exhibits.

Take A Free Wildflower Hike
Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m.
Join botanist Megan Bowes at South Mesa Trailhead in Boulder for an easy, slow-paced hike to learn about wildflowers blooming in May.
Learn more about the hike ››

Paint Your Own Floorcloth
Saturday, May 24, 1 p.m.
Floorcloths are painted oil cloths for wall hangings. With Sante Fe Drive and Toas Fine Artist Ginny Abblett create your own cloth.
Sign up now for floorcloth class ››

Make Organic Soap
Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to make cold-processed soap using oils and herbs that make great gifts. Take home two bars of handcrafted goat mile soap.
Sign up now to make organic soap ››

See What's Blooming at the Gardens
Everyday in May
Looking for a unique way to experience the Gardens at York Street? Try our self-guided tour designed to view flowers in full bloom.
Print your copy of the tour ››

Bring the Kids for Storytime
Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.
It's back! Drop in to listen stories at the Children’s Secret Path. Storytime is included in the Gardens’ general admission fee.
Learn more about storytime ››

what's blooming

Spring has arrived! Don't miss out on the beauty of the Gardens. Plan your visit today.

See what’s blooming in May ››

The Dirty Dozen: 12 plants to avoid ››

Stay up-to-date with the Gardens.
Check out our blog ››