Night Lights was voted #1 in the nation!
The Garden’s annual winter light display earned the top spot in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Award for Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights.
Welcome to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill!
Experience the wonder of plants at a botanic garden in the heart of New England. We are a nonprofit organization open to the public year-round for garden viewing, trail walking, educational programs, exhibitions, and more. Our garden includes conservatories, formal and naturalistic gardens, a Garden Shop, café, and expansive views of the Wachusett Reservoir. We care for an irreplaceable collection of plants and place sustainability and environmental stewardship at the forefront of our work. Here, wandering is always welcome, and no two visits will ever be the same.
Nearly 200
acres of land.
VOTED BEST
Botanic Garden in the U.S in 2023
230,000+
visitors in 2024
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Discover nature-inspired exhibitions and unique events all year-long. Create memories, cultivate connections, and enjoy something new.
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
E-Magazine
Check out our latest e-magazine for a robust lineup of educational classes, workshops, exhibits, and events. From kids to adults, we offer inspiration for everyone.
FIRESIDE CONCERT
Friday, January 30 – Sunday, February 1
In partnership with Juventas New Music Ensemble, join us for an intimate concert experience set against the cozy backdrop of a crackling fire.
DISCO FEVER (18+)
Fridays & Saturdays, January 9 – 17
Get ready to boogie among the blooms. Bust a move under dazzling disco displays, dress in your best retro glam, and party like it’s the 1970s.
GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP
Give a gift that lasts all year. A membership to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill makes a perfect gift.
ELEVATED: An Orchid Exhibition
February 7 – March 22, 2026
Elevated: An Orchid Exhibition celebrates the beauty and wonder of orchids in combination with captivating aerial sculptures by artist Cicely Carew.
ENGAGE WITH THE GARDEN
BECOME A MEMBER
Enjoy many benefits, including free general admission, when you become a member of the Garden.
PLAN YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH US
Whatever your occasion may be, the Garden provides a picturesque environment that your guests will talk about for years to come.
LEARN WITH US
Explore a wide variety of enriching educational programs designed to connect people of all ages to nature year-round.