Visit
The Gardens are open to all, every day of the year.
Hours & Admission
General Admission
The Gardens are free and open to the public every day of the year. Seasonal hours correspond with daylight savings time.
Fall/Winter Garden hours (November 3, 2024–March 9, 2025)
7 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Sun
Spring/Summer Garden hours (March 9, 2025–November 2, 2025)
7 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon–Sun
Parking
Parking is free. A limited number of large-vehicle spaces are available. Friendly reminder: Be sure to lock your vehicle and avoid leaving items of value in your car during your visit.
Directions
Garden Center
8 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon–Fri
Masks are currently optional indoors, with occupancy limited to 75 percent for special events.
Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
9 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon–Fri
Leaf & Petal at the Gardens Gift Shop
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mon–Sat
12–5 p.m., Sun
The Gardens Café by Kathy G
11 a.m.–2 p.m., Tues–Fri
Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES)
by appointment only, Mon–Fri
Friends of Birmingham
Botanical Gardens
Office hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays
The nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the mission-driven membership organization that seeks to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of the Gardens. Join, renew, or give the gift of membership in person or online. Choose your member gift at our offices located on the second floor of the Garden Center.
Our Gardens
From beautiful blooms to wondrous woodlands to noteworthy natives, we invite you to explore our distinctive garden spaces through the seasons.
Guided Tours
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is delighted to offer Guided Garden Tours, available Monday through Friday with advance notice.
Accessibility & Pet Policy
The parking lot and Garden Center, including the Library at the Gardens, are barrier-free facilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). During operating hours of the Garden Center, complimentary wheelchairs are available for checkout at our front desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that some areas of the Gardens are not barrier-free, and assistance will be necessary; however, many paths and garden areas have hard surfaces and offer numerous opportunities to explore.
Pet Policy
Certified service animals are welcome; pets and other animals are not permitted at the Gardens.
Maps
From season to season, our garden spaces offer a gateway to experience the beauty and tranquility of nature. Come explore our miles of serene walking paths, see what’s in bloom, sit beside a peaceful water feature, do some bird-watching, plan an outdoor wedding or event, or enjoy a gardening or wellness class.
To make the most of your time here, let our visitor map or children’s treasure map be your guide.
