Reservations are made 5 days in advance and are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday* (see Garden hours). Pre-paid non-refundable fees are paid at the time of reservation with Visa or MasterCard only. The Garden is not able to accommodate drop-in photo sessions.  Any professional photographer without advance reservations and pre-paid permit fees will be asked to leave.

Permits are picked up 30 minutes prior to your reservation. 

*Sunday permits are picked up on the Friday before.

Garden Hours

OPEN: Garden grounds, buildings and gates are open. (Except for University Furloughs and Holidays)
Monday - Friday
 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CLOSED: Garden grounds, buildings and gates are closed.
Saturday
No Admittance.

**On March 1, 2010, the NEW Photographer's Policy goes into effect.  This policy includes new reservation and fee policy information.  It is important to read over this policy prior to calling for reservations.**

FOR  PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS:

DO make reservations.

Do pre-pay at the time of reservation.  MasterCard or Visa is accepted over the phone. 

Do wear the PERMIT at all times while in the Garden.  Make the permit visible to Garden Staff while in the Garden.

Do share the Garden photo policies with your clients.

Garden Photography Policy

Guidelines while visiting the Garden:

DO remember that other people are visiting the Garden for beauty, solitude, and enjoyment. 

DO remember that even if a bed looks empty, something may be sprouting below the surface.

Do stay on the paths and out of planting beds and off the grass in allee.  When in doubt, please stay out! 

Do keep in mind that this is a plant museum.  Do not pick flowers, leaves or any plantings growing in the Garden.

Do not  block paths or beds with your party, props or equipment, and avoid making excessive noise, including the use of noisy toys. 

Do not climb or pose subjects in planting beds, trees, on fencing, buildings or any structure in the Garden.

Do not remove plantings, signage, or displays.

Do not toss rice, confetti or similar material in the Garden.

Do not litter.  Take all trash with you.

Do not hang backpacks or props from trees, plants or place in planting beds or leave on paths while you are elsewhere.

Do not leave your items unattended.  The Garden is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Do not ask staff to open buildings, restrooms or wait for you.  Staff is working to keep the Garden beautiful.

Do not allow your clients to leave clothes or other unattended items in restrooms.