Plan Your
Atlanta Visit
Current Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Scarecrows in the Garden
October 1 – November 3: Enjoy discovering creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden throughout the month of October.
Fest-of-Ale
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden by flashlight during this favorite weekly beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales from cash bars and live musical entertainment.
Fall for Fun!
Autumn in the Garden offers a cornucopia of fun festive activities for visitors of all ages with Scarecrows in the Garden, Fest-of-Ale, the Great Pumpkin-Carving Contest and more.
Imaginary Worlds:
Alice’s Wonderland
The exhibition of giant topiary-like plant sculptures at both the Midtown and Gainesville gardens, is back by popular demand, this year featuring the world premiere of works inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Blooming Soon
You’ll always discover something new with the many events, exhibitions, and classes on the horizon.
VIEW Calendar
The Garden
at a Glance
Use this interactive map to explore or download one to carry with you on your Garden journey.
Let Us
be Your Guide
Whether on a family adventure, or an afternoon stroll on your own, let us help you customize your Garden experience.
Group Visits
Make your visit unforgettable. Choose from a variety of guided or self-guided tours.
Events & Exhibitions
As the Garden evolves, it’s never the same place twice. Learn more about the events and exhibitions blooming daily.
Classes & Education
The garden inspires everyone to grow with classes and lectures available to visitors of all ages.
Directions
to the Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue,
Atlanta, GA 30309
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown.
Atlanta is served by the MARTA transit system. Bus #27 stops at the Piedmont Avenue entrance. Bus #27 may be boarded at the Arts Center or Lenox train stations.
Parking
at the Garden
On-site parking is available in the SAGE Parking Facility for Garden guests on Levels 4, 5 and 6 via Piedmont Avenue entrance. Park visitors use Levels 1, 2 and 3 via Monroe Drive entrance.
Drop-off period (0 – 30 minutes) ….. Free
31-60 minutes ………………………. $2
Each additional 30 minutes ……….. $1
Maximum Daily Rate ……………….. $15
Garden Policies
To ensure a safe, enjoyable visit for all guests and to protect valuable plant collections, visitors must adhere to the following guidelines. Visitors who do not comply may be asked to leave.
Prohibited Items:
- Nicotine products of any kind, including vapes
- Outside food or beverages
- Alcohol, fire arms, portable music players
- Sports balls of any kind
- Bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, remote controlled vehicles
(adult-controlled strollers and wagons are permitted)
Appropriate Conduct:
- Do not remove or collect flowers or plant material.
- Stay on designated pathways at all times.
- Children should be supervised at all times.
- Climbing, running and sports/athletic games are prohibited.
- Visitors are welcome to take photos and videos for personal use.
- All professional photographic sessions must have an appointment, pay a fee in advance and abide by the (See Photography & Filming below.)
- Do not wade or swim in ponds or fountains.
- Pets are not allowed in the Garden. Service animals are permitted.
Dress Code:
The Garden is a family-friendly environment. Appropriate attire is required on all guests at all times including shirts/tops, pants/slacks and shoes. Children only may wear swimsuits in the Children’s Garden play fountain. Adults may not wear revealing clothing such as lingerie, bathing suits or cut-offs.
Seasonal Hours
| April | |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| May – October | |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 9 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| November 1 – November 16 | |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| November 17 – January 6 | |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Garden Lights, Holiday Nights | |
| Nightly, November 17 – January 6 | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
The Garden is open the following annual events and holidays:
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Presidents Day | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| APS Spring Break | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Memorial Day | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Labor Day | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Columbus Day | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| APS Fall Break | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Christmas Eve | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
| New Year’s Eve | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
Photography & Filming
Guests are invited to take photographs and videos of the garden for personal use, however personal photo shoots, including engagement photos, wedding/bridal photos and family portraits using any professional equipment must be scheduled through the Private Events department in advance and require a fee. Please review the following policies:
Garden Photography & Video Policy
The Garden is available for film, television, and commercial shoots of any size. The following brochure offers a sample of the many settings available and examples of previous productions:
Guests grant permission to the Atlanta Botanical Garden to utilize their image, likeness and/or sound recordings for the purpose whatsoever in perpetuity.
All manner of drone photography and video of the Garden is strictly forbidden.
Guests with Disabilities
Nearly all areas are accessible to guests with wheelchairs and scooters. Wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters are available for rent at Garden Admissions and are available on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be reserved.
Wheelchairs are complimentary during your visit and scooters are $25+tax for a 4-hour rental period. All scooter rentals must be paid for with a credit card and a photo I.D. is required. Scooters may not be rented in inclement weather. Limited quantity available.
Download the Garden Map to enlarge digitally. For questions about accessibility, please call 404-876-5859.
Weather Policy
The Garden is open rain or shine. Most display garden are outside, so dress appropriately for weather. There are indoor air conditioned and heated areas for guests including the Hardin Visitor Center, Longleaf restaurant and the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center. Refunds or rain checks on admission ticket purchases are not granted for weather-related reasons.
In the event of inclement weather that forces closure for safety reasons, the Garden will post on all its social media channels.