PLAN YOUR VISIT

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, located at 11 French Drive in Boylston, Massachusetts, is a living museum dedicated to creating experiences with plants that inspire people and improve the world. Our nonprofit organization welcomes visitors to explore our formal gardens, woodlands, conservatories and Visitors Center year-round. Enjoy educational opportunities, a farm to table café, Garden Shop, art exhibitions, special events, and our priceless collection of inspiring plants.

GARDEN SPACES CLOSURE

Maintenance Update

Please note that a section of The Ramble will be closed on September 16 for maintenance. All other garden spaces remain open as usual. Please see the map for details.

Conservatory Closure

The Orangerie will be closed for September 14–18. The Limonaia will be closed for September 21–23. The conservatories will be closed during the duration of all plants move-in activity. At least one conservatory will be open for visitors at all times.

GENERAL ADMISSION HOURS

Daily: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admission 4:30 p.m.
Labor Day, September 7: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last admission 4:30 p.m.

GENERAL ADMISSION

Purchase your tickets in advance and save! While tickets can generally be purchased at the door, we do occasionally sell out. We strongly recommend making a reservation for our busiest days like Mother’s Day, exhibition openings, Thursday Summer Evenings, and school vacation weeks. Tickets are non-refundable.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

May–October 2026 Admission Prices

TICKET TYPE	ADVANCE PRICES	WALK-UP PRICES
Members	FREE	FREE
Adults	$24	$26
Seniors (65+)	$19	$20
Child (age 4-12)	$12	$14
Child (age 3 and under): Free	Free	Free
Dogs: $8 (Learn more about dog walking guidelines)	$8	$8

Learn about discounted general admission.

Ticket Refund and Exchange Policy

Tickets for daytime, general admission are non-refundable and many only be redeemed on the date selected. If you cannot attend on the date for which you purchased tickets, you have several options:

You can reschedule your general admission visit to another currently available general admission date. Any difference in price will need to be paid at time of rescheduling. Please call us at 508-869-6111 or email visit@nebg.org no later than 4pm on the date on your tickets with a specific date for when you would like to reschedule.
You can give your tickets to another individual(s). Please note that individual tickets may only be redeemed for a single ticketed admission for equal or lesser value.
You may use a portion of the price paid for your ticket(s) as a credit towards a membership. We can only apply a credit for the admissions that would have been covered by the selected membership level. To take advantage of this offer, please call 508-869-6111 no later than the date on your ticket.
You can choose to return your tickets to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill as a donation to our nonprofit, receiving a tax-deductible receipt in return. You must email the Advancement office no later than the date on your ticket to apply for this option.

None of these options will result in cash or credit card refunds for unused ticket purchase price.

Reserve a Ride Program

Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
During weekdays the Garden provides a by-reservation shuttle service from the parking lot to the Visitors Center entrance for guests requiring assistance. Learn more.

Photography Release

Visitors may be filmed, videotaped, and/or photographed by an employee or contract photographer. Admission serves as permission for the use of images of visitors by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and its constituents. New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is a public place and as such photos of our guests are permitted as they would be in any public space, such as a park, trail, or roadway. However, visitors may ask – either the photographer or a New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill staff member – not to be photographed. Please contact us if you would like your picture removed from one of our online platforms.

General Admission Closures

Please note: The Garden will be closed on November 26, and December 24, 25, & 31, 2026, and January 1, 2027 for general admission. For the safety of our guests, the Garden may close due to severe weather. Please check the website, Facebook and Instagram or call 508-869-6111 for updates.