GROUP VISITS AND TOURS

New England Botanic Garden is the perfect destination for groups large and small to connect with nature and each other.

To book a private tour or group visit please fill out the  Group Reservation Form under the contact toggle or email our events team at events@nebg.org with questions. Group reservations are scheduled daily, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (6 p.m. during summer extended hours).  Please book at least two weeks in advance or one month in advance for golf cart tours. Payment can be made in advance with check or credit card one week prior to your visit. A signed invoice is required to confirm your reservation. View our Group Visits & Guided Tours packet.

Learn more about youth guided and self guided field trips.

Group Offerings

Bring your group to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill to tour our gorgeous conservatories and grounds on your own.  The Garden offers a group rate discount for 10 or more paying people upon prior arrangement.

Availability: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. daily (book in advance)

April – October November – March
Adults $21.60 $19.80
Seniors (65+) $17.10 $16.20

Bus/Van Driver/PCA’s free of charge
For more information regarding youth group visits or field trips, click here.

Upon request, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill will keep its doors open on Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the months of April-October for groups seeking a low sensory, less crowded environment in which to enjoy the Gardens. Regular group rates will apply. During this time, the Garden Shop and Farmer & Fork Cafe will not be open.  Regular group rates will apply. Personal care attendants (PCA’S) will be admitted free of charge. To schedule a low sensory experience, please contact the events team at least two weeks in advance at privateevents@nebg.org.

Join one of our knowledgeable garden guides on an informative, conversational private tour
Availability: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. daily (book in advance)
Length of Tour: 45 minutes
Cost: A guided tour is $250 for up to 10 guests, $500 for up to 20 guests, $750 for up to 30 guests and includes admission to the Garden

Bus/Van Driver/PCA’s free of charge.

Golf Cart Tours are led by a trained garden guide.  Tours include several of the Garden’s wooded areas and formal gardens.  Guests will visit the Lawn Garden, Vegetable Garden, Shade Garden, Wildlife Pond and Inner Park.
Number of Guests Per Tour: 5
Availability: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. daily (book in advance)
Length of Tour: 45 minutes
Larger Groups: For groups of up to 10 guests, 2 back-to-back tours can be scheduled (5 guests per tour)
Cost: $150 per tour and includes admission to the Garden

A family spending time outside at night during the holidays at a botanical gardenNIGHT LIGHTS GROUP VISITS DISCOUNT

While discounts such as Reciprocal, Military, MTA, and Library Passes are not available for Night Lights, we do offer reduced-price for group visits on standard rate evenings. Groups of 20 guests or more will receive 20% off Night Lights admission.

Please find more information regarding Night Lights group visits here or contact Private Events at privateevents@nebg.org.

FAQs

Groups who are interested in enjoying lunch from our café, the Farmer and the Fork, must preorder their boxed lunches at least one week prior to their arrival.  Please note that orders must be made in one transaction and can be picked up in person between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Peppers Artful Events at eventinquiry@peppersartfulevents.com or call 508-393-6844.

Members of your group may also bring their own bagged lunch to eat picnic style in the gardens. No outside catering or alcohol is permitted. There are scattered tables throughout the gardens and in the Northeast Link (a small room on the east side of the Orangerie), and you may spread a blanket on any mown grassy area. Seating throughout the gardens is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Café seating is reserved for customers of the café.

Garden staff are happy to provide a list of local restaurants should you decide to enjoy lunch elsewhere before or after you visit.

Tours are held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule your tour, however, tour refunds are not available. Group rate admission fees still apply during New England Botanic Garden extended hours.

Tickets are non-refundable and only valid for the date and time listed above. Groups have one opportunity to choose to reschedule on their own based on availability for an additional fee of $50. Should a rescheduled date have different seasonal pricing, the group will be responsible for any increase in admission fees.

Any time! In spring enjoy warm weather and thousands of beautiful blooming bulbs including tender perennials daffodils, and tulips. In the summertime enjoy our collection of lilies, daylilies, vegetable garden, and more. The fall welcomes colorful New England foliage outside and vibrant conservatories inside. In the winter get out of the cold and enjoy our subtropical conservatories featuring citrus tree collections. In every season you can enjoy a plethora of seasonally interesting plants, trees, foliage and miles of walkable, wooded trails! Get a taste of what you will see in our garden gallery.