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.
Vote for Night Lights!
Night Lights is a nominee for USA Today’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights list for the second year in a row! Vote now (and every day) through November 30 at 11:59 AM EST and help your favorite Garden become a top 10 finalist for this national award.
Deeply Rooted, Growing Together
Join us as we celebrate the Garden’s 40th anniversary and honor its history, plants, and mission. Rediscover the past.
Nearly 200
acres of land.
VOTED BEST
Botanic Garden in the U.S in 2023
250,000+
visitors in 2025
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Discover nature-inspired exhibitions and unique events all year-long. Create memories, cultivate connections, and enjoy something new.
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
E-Bulletin
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.
NIGHT LIGHTS: FANTASTICAL FOREST
November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Experience the nation’s #1 light display! Get ready to be swept away by half a million lights. Stroll with friends and family through winding paths where nature, fantasy, and imagination intertwine.
HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8
Enjoy our Holiday Marketplace featuring some of our favorite local artists and makers offering handmade wares for sale for holiday shopping. *Included with General Admission.
GNOMEVEMBER
November 1–30
Visiting from near and far, our sneaky gnomes have taken up residence in some of their favorite spots around the Garden.
DIWALI LIGHTS
Saturday, November 21
Enjoy a wonderful evening of Indian cultural programs, delicious Indian food, local vendors, henna, and more, all set against a backdrop of thousands of lights.
EXPERIENCE FALL AT THE GARDEN
New England Botanic Garden is a must-see destination for fall foliage. One of nature’s most impressive transformations unfolds.
GARDEN DINING SERIES (21+)
Enjoy themed multicourse dining experiences in intimate settings at the Garden curated by Peppers Artful Events. Each dining experience will focus on a different cuisine.
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.