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.
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.
During our plant move out activities, the following conservatory will be closed:
- The Orangerie from May 19–23
Visitors are welcome to observe move-in from safe places outside barricaded areas, and are reminded that we always have one conservatory open for visitors.
HOURS
Open daily: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Last admission: 4:30 p.m.
Please note: The Garden will be closed on January 1, November 27, and December 24, 25, & 31 for general daytime 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.
EXTENDED WEDNESDAYS
Starting June 18
June & July, 5–9 p.m., August, 5–8 p.m.
Included with general admission (Rain or Shine)
The Garden is staying open late on Wednesdays this summer! Treat yourself to a mid-week escape and enjoy the magic and tranquility of the Garden after hours.
THURSDAYS SUMMER EVENINGS
Starting June 19
June & July, 5–9 p.m., August, 5–8 p.m.
Included with general admission (Rain or Shine)
Unplug, recharge, and escape to the Garden after hours. Celebrate the long summer days with live music, lawn games, a beer garden, dinner specials, and more. Learn more about Thursday Summer Evenings here.
ADMISSION
While tickets can be generally purchased at the door, online reservations are strongly recommended for your visit on our busiest days like Mother’s Day, exhibition openings, Thursday Summer Evenings, and school vacation weeks. Tickets are non-refundable.
| Weekday Admission | Weekend Admission |
|---|---|
| Members: FREE | Members: FREE |
| Adults: $20 | Adults: $21 |
| Seniors (65+): $17 | Seniors (65+): $18 |
| Child (age 4-12): $10 | Child (age 4-12): $11 |
| Child (age 3 and under): Free | Child (age 3 and under): Free |
| Dogs: $8 (Learn more about dog walking guidelines) | Dogs: $8 |
Learn about discounted general admission.
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.
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.
