The Houston Botanic Garden is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m.

Annual Festivals

Sept. 19, 2026

Go Bananas Festival: The Garden celebrates the globally popular tropical fruit, with tastings, a banana bread competition, and more.

Oct. 11, 2026

Monarchs & Marigolds: The Garden partners with MECA to celebrate our past and honor our future, through music, dance, and visual arts.

Nov. 8, 2026

Standing Tall: In connection with Texas Arbor Day -- held during the best time to plant trees in the state -- the Garden celebrates the amazing native trees of Texas.

Mar. 21, 2027

Bayou Blues: The Garden presents for an afternoon of soulful, roots music near the banks of Sims Bayou during bluebonnet season.

Apr. 11, 2027

Flower Power: The Garden celebrates its hippest spring blooms with a day of flower-focused family fun and live music.

May 9, 2027

Beyond Bouquets: The Garden presents a spring festival honoring mothers and other special people in our lives who nurture, guide, and provide care.

Our Mission

Enriching life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment.

Hours

DAYTIME GENERAL ADMISSION
9:00 am — 5:00 pm Daily
*last entry 30 minutes prior to closing

Garden Entrance

One Botanic Lane
Houston, TX 77017

Mailing Address

8205 N. Bayou Drive
Houston, TX 77017

Ticket Window

Join Our Mailing List