Houston Botanic Garden
1 Botanic Ln, Houston, TX 77017
132 acres of gardens on a former golf course southeast of downtown: a global collection garden, a culinary garden, and a coastal prairie. Best in spring and during the winter light show.
Insider tip
The 'Lightscape' holiday trail sells out; buy in October.
Before you go
What they actually say
- Admission is $12 for adults 18+, $8 for children 3-17, students 18+ with ID, seniors 65+ and active military with ID, and free for children under 3.
- Through Museums for All, anyone with a SNAP EBT card and photo ID can buy up to four daytime tickets at $3 each.
- On-site parking is free, first-come, during normal operating hours. The garden is cashless.
- Daytime general admission runs 9am to 5pm Sunday to Friday, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.
Located in Downtown. Theater District, ballpark, and 7 miles of tunnels.
