Houston Botanic Garden

First and foremost, shout out to all of the employees who work here! They were very informative and work hard to keep this place presentable for visitors. I can tell 😎 Although there is an admission fee to enter the botanic garden, it was definitely worth it. I have been recommended to come to this place by a few friends and it did not disappoint. On the contrary, this place exceeded my expectations. The trails, the amenities, the gift shop, the structure, it was all great! An easy pick for a day with family and friends to just chill and make the most of a nice day. Also a solid choice for a date with your significant other or even a “treat yourself” gift to yourself. The setting is very relaxing on its own and can help when you just need to unwind after a long week. Best times to go would probably be during the spring and summer, just be mindful with that summer heat 🥵… or those spring allergies 🤧… maybe you should try going in the fall 🤷‍♂️ 😂 either way, I can assure you that you’ll have a good time if you’re the type who likes being outside. Be sure to wear some comfortable shoes. Fun fact: there’s some type of “splash zone” play area across the bridge. It helps with the summer heat.

Houston Botanic Garden: A Serene Oasis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Houston Botanic Garden is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. As soon as you enter, you're transported to a world of tranquility and natural beauty. The sprawling gardens offer plenty of space to wander and explore, with winding paths leading to hidden corners and peaceful ponds. The collection of flora is impressive, with a diverse range of plants from all over the world. The meticulously maintained gardens showcase vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and unique botanical specimens. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, the gardens offer something for everyone. Beyond its natural beauty, the Houston Botanic Garden provides a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with nature. The peaceful ambiance and serene atmosphere make it an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll, a relaxing picnic, or simply a quiet moment of reflection. If you're looking for a place to chill and relax in Houston, look no further than the Houston Botanic Garden. It's a truly special place that will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and inspired.

This is such a beautiful hidden gem garden. So much unusual greenery to see and the garden hosts some very unique plants !!! The space was put together beautifully and it’s an amazing space to plan an event or a just have picnic !!! I haven’t seen anything quite like it in Houston. The sculptures and views are breathtaking.

Have you discovered the Houston Botanic Garden? It’s a 132-acre oasis of nature and beauty in our city! I was awed by hundreds of flowers and plants — many from around the world. Lovely fountains, tranquil meditation spaces and walking trails make it a wonderful place to visit. We enjoyed browsing the ZimSculpt special exhibit, a collection of the work of Zimbabwean sculptors available for sale. Beautiful sculptures are displayed throughout the garden. The garden is an awesome green space in our city!

I got to go to the Radiant Nature event for the first time this year, and it was better than I expected! So many colorful displays! Everything was beautiful. No detail was overlooked either. The lanterns lit everything up and it was really magical. It took us about 1 1/2 hours to see everything and thats taking our time with lots of photos!

A beautiful evening with the family. You have to see it in person to truly understand the beauty. The drinking food kiosks were delicious! Everything in the gift shop was more gardening based. I wish there were more Houston botanical generic items like mugs or t-shirts that I could purchase as gifts.. A lot of photos but definitely worth the visit

It was our first time here! The staff was extremely helpful. Bring swimming trunks for the kids! There's a light water activity area, and you will get a little wet. We loved it! There are plenty of photo opportunities. Recommend sunscreen and comfortable shoes!

We went to the Houston Botanic Garden to see the Radiant Nature display and it did not disappoint. It was breathtaking and just long enough for my 8 year to enjoy. The colors and lights are so vibrant and the staff do a great job at keeping people moving through the experience. I would definitely come again to visit another exhibit!

Beautiful garden near Hobby Airport. Have visited this urban garden several times during the summer. Lots of pathways, a variety of programs and educational talks. Interesting to learn about pollinators on our most recent visit. Grab a magnifying glass and look for bugs on the botanicals. Bees. Butterflies. Beetles. Ladybugs. Dragonflies. Bumblebees. Aphids. Yucca moths. Make a dish with soil, a sprinkle of salt, glass beads and lava rocks to attract butterflies. Love the rotating sculptures in the garden. Syntax is composed of letters to make an open sphere. Head in The Clouds reflected the sky so beautifully. Tree of Life is so playful and colorful. Love to see what's blooming or what's growing. Colorful flowers like the Pride of Barbados attract butterflies. Nice to see apples against a blue sky or juicy red tomatoes growing. Love the pink asters and cacti with their yellow blooms. The Houston Botanical Garden is on the American Horticultural Society pass or join the garden to get unlimited access. Lots of parking. Bring a hat, wear sunscreen and drink lots of water.

So mad / disappointed with them !!! First time there, my wife was having medical event, on verge of passing out in the heat (we're seniors) so I plead to get her into a cool place. They refused to help until we paid entrance fee : Given her condition, wasn't sure if we would be able to enjoy the visit. I paid entrance fee for access to AC in Gift Shop. She stabilized enough to leave after 40 minutes sitting in Gift Shop. We left without enjoying the grounds, Never Going Back ! Woman in Gift shop was wonderful but younger staff working ticket sales and young man in office were deplorably insensitive.

This review is purely for their light display Radiant Nature. It was a blast for the whole family. My in laws loved all of the lights and my kids loved all the moving parts along with the end of the display. My son loved the room with all of the flashing lights and my daughter loved the colorful stars. They both loved veggie man. So glad they extended this exhibit through the end of February. We missed them out during Christmas as many of the lights are not very Christmas themed. But I saw them all over social media due to the dragon for Lunar New Years's. You still have 3 weekends at the time of this review to still go see it!

December 29, 2023 2nd visit here. went to see Radiant Nature tonight. Took the park & ride $5 per person. we went to the last showing at 830p... and it was beautiful. the theme is the fall and winter celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival. see it before it leaves!

Some friends and I went down for a first time visit. There was a display of large steel and colorful glass sculptures which were all very beautiful. We also enjoyed just walking around and photographing the spring flowers and scenery. It was a great day for photos in general but also some with my infrared converted camera.

This review is for their current Radiant Nature light display. It was better than I expected! Expensive, but the quality of the light displays was great-- and better yet, there are some interactive portions, too The interactive portions really made the visit enjoyable for our kids (6 and basically 4 years old). Lots of photo ops/very insta-worthy. They had hot chocolate/hot cocoa (super sweet) and some booze selections for sale - right inside the entrance as you start walking down the path. A sampling of the interactive parts: - a drum that changes the lights when you bang on it - stomp pads that trigger something to move or light up when you step on it - light up seesaws - light up swings - and more! We spent about 1.5 hours there in total.

A quiet meditative visit at the botanical garden is just what we need sometimes and to reconnect with Mother Nature.

Came here for the light show and was not disappointed! Radiant nature was the theme. The staff was so friendly and helpful throughout! I'd suggest getting your tickets beforehand and pay for parking ahead as well. You can do it there but simpler and smoother ahead! We thoroughly enjoyed the lights. There was more than we expected and they were absolutely gorgeous. Lots of interactive and walk through parts, too! Great for all ages.

The Houston Botanic Garden seemed to be off the beaten path and that makes sense given it's a large area of beautiful land that doesn't fit into the more urban areas. We were staying near downtown and this place definitely requires you have a car to drive there. We went on a Saturday morning and it was quite nice and relaxed. Not busy. We used our reciprocal admissions program benefit through our membership with the Desert Botanical Garden in AZ. It truly is such a cool benefit. I have been to 5 gardens so far using that pass. So, I'm not sure how much it costs to enter but I think it was cheap, like $15 or less. Be ready to walk and I highly recommend an umbrella if you want shade. I realized at the garden that I was getting sick and so I didn't get to explore as much as I normally would, I was feeling wiped out. There were many places to sit and rest, I was grateful for that. What we did see was very pretty and green. It's a beautiful garden to visit.

The good: - Absolutely nothing. The bad: - Everything about the experience is horrible. - Shuttle wait times are closer to 1 hour and not 30 minutes as advertised. - The parking location that was sent via email was wrong. It took me 40 minutes of driving around before having to look for a phone number to call. OFF SITE PARKING is located at MONROE PARK AND RIDE. We ended up standing in line for 45 minutes before I gave up. We didn't even get to see the venue. I'm getting a refund for my tickets. Please don't oversell tickets at the expense of the customer's experience.

This review is for the Radiant Nature display currently ongoing at the Houston Botanic Garden. I'm so behind on my reviews but thought I'd write this one first cause it was that AMAZING! I've been to plenty of lights around the area, cause I love Christmas and the holidays.. who doesn't?! But this one was absolutely beautiful! So I know we're way past the holidays but the installation is ongoing until Sunday, Feb 25th, 2024!! Run and grab some tickets cause they only open (weekends for the most part and only) for a few more weekends! They sell timed tickets for the specific date you want on the website... we got timed tickets for 6pm and showed up a bit earlier. You can prepay for parking as well; there are 2 lots, the shuttle lot for $5 and the main lot for $10! Get there right before opening and you get front row parking, only a little walk to the entrance! We allowed everyone to enter first so we can make our way slowly through the displays without feeling rushed. And I loved loved loved that it wasn't packed! That's one thing that deterred me from a few places cause it was so crowded and the lines were so long. The light display was well maintained, everything was beautiful and I loved the cultural representation (dragon and lions and zodiac animals for Chinese New Years coming up) as well as all the variety of flowers and insects! Lots of moving displays, i.e, the owls that came out of the cactus.. or the peacock opening its fan.. or the vegetable monster! So awesome for it to be more than just looking at stagnant lights. There's areas for the kids to play, with light up moon swings and lotus photo ops! There's even talking parakeets that you can speak into! All the lights seem to be working and well maintained! We enjoyed our evening and the Houston Botanic Garden is such a wonderful addition to the area! Parking was easy, lights were enjoyable, it was short enough to walk but the paved trails made it easy to follow. Overall, definitely worth the visit! My friends went 2-3x and loved it every single time! Especially the kiddos!

Went to the Radiance Nature lights in the evening and had a spectacular time. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced. The show was $28 and was definitely worth it, though parking onsite was an additional $10 per car. There were more than 50 larger than life Chinese inspired light installations that illuminated the night. The experience was great at showcasing the beauty of nature and embracing the Lunar New Year! The walk was just under a mile and is family friendly. They have food carts and merchandise shops with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages on the walk.

This year's light exhibit, "Radiant Nature," is absolutely amazing! I hope they keep it up through the Lunar New Year, because I would absolutely go again. Many of the different exhibits highlight different plant species with informative facts. Then, of course, there's an entire zodiac section through the dragon gate. Absolutely breathtaking! I loved the previous years' Lightscape exhibit, but the Radiant Nature is just above and beyond. I also had a fantastic cocktail... I don't remember what it was called. It was a little pricey but was a nice treat on the walk.

My family and I went for the light show and really enjoyed the beautiful lights and the walk around the garden. The experience itself was super nice.We loved that we got cute complimentary light up Santa hats with the experience, and pictures turned out amazing. I would definitely buy tickets ahead of time and try to get onsite parking. If onsite parking sells out for the day I would recommend going on another date. Offsite parking is only about 10 minutes away, but there's only one shuttle and waiting in the line can take FOREVER. We ended up street parking somewhere nearby and then just walking into the garden. As all light shows are, tickets are a little pricey, but I'd say these are pretty worth it!

Recently visited to attend the seasonal Radiant Lights exhibit at night. Beautiful displays of lights throughout the part including some interactive areas. Plenty of areas for pictures. The parking situation is not clearly explained online. There is limited spaces at the garden, the line does move to get you in the lot. Otherwise, there is a park and ride station roughly 10mins away with bus transport to the garden. The park and ride is chaotic and slow. Watch the time as the bus end earlier than the closing of the exhibit.

This place is a great place for a date and to take kids . They have a mini garden and being a city girl I never see how my food is grown so I loved that area There's alot to see Pretty flowers a nice trail. But be prepared it's hot we ended up leaving early because we were just so hot Price is cheap $12 bucks (in 2023) a ticket

Is it beautiful and worth it? My family will never know. Purchased 5 tickets expecting to see something nice and celebrate an evening at 8pm then BOOM, get there at 7:40pm paid for parking with no parking spaces available! Not too big of an issue because there's a park and ride, right? Wait, there's only one shuttle that goes back and forth and a crowd that cannot even get to the botanical gardens when we've waited here since 7:55pm (writing this @8:52) when last entry is @ 9!Epic job guys, rent out another bus if you've sold x amount of tickets. Poor planning and horribly disappointed to say the least. Do we even get refunds?

We went for the Radiant Lights instillation and loved every moment. The path is well planned out and an easy walk for anyone, including strollers/wheelchairs. The site is by Hobby Airport with parking and clean bathrooms. Perfect place to check out with kids or a date.

Beautiful, beautiful garden. Had so much fun visiting this place, walking around and admiring nature. It is for sure a hidden gem as I never heard of this place until recently!! Tickets were 12.50 per person and we visited the place on a Thursday. Definitely will come back!!

I attended for the Meraki Wayuu Presents: Poder Hispano event and it turned out to be a really nice event, for just getting out of the house on a Saturday afternoon. The garden made for a very nice walking venue with scenery mainly the legos and various plants. Various vendors and samples, nice crowd and people. However, I just wish there was more than 1 food truck to give more of a variety in cultural foods. So, until the next one Bye-Bye!

I had a magical time walking with my son the gardens during their Radiant Lights exhibition I took lots of photos!

Wish they accepted cash. Was thinking of visiting and getting a dual membership, but read the FAQs and saw only cashless payments are accepted for everything here. Skipping.

Wonderful calm and relaxing place with beautiful strolls among gardens - perfect for unfrazzling after a pandemic. Open only 2 years, the Houston Botanical Garden is a work in progress, but what gorgeous progress they have already made! We love the sculptures and pathways, many of which have an accompanying musical experience via QR code and your smartphone. 5 Basking in nature stars!!

Seriously? I get that the admission goes towards the garden and is supportive of the program. An additional $20 for parking, for a parking lot you clearly own and a $15 booking fee. So very sad that you have something so beautiful in our city of Houston, yet you make it inaccessible to so many. In reply to owner Justin's comments. I am confident you feel justified in your pricing. I hope your holiday season is a success.

Cm This is truly an amazing hidden place in Houston, not only is it stunning to walk through, they have great classes and events too.

The Lightscape holiday event is wonderful. This is our second year attending. The cathedral is a great photo op as are so many other parts of the trail. The staff member at the cathedral was really organized. He offered to take pics for us. He made an an announcement that if people did not want their picture taken they could go past us. He then waited until the space was clear . The reason for the 4 stars is the parking. I feel 20 dollars is a bit steep on top of the admission. Other than that, well staffed and organized.

Went for daytime op in the wintertime. Would've liked to have stayed for the evening Lightscape event, but we had to get back to our home in Austin to sleep and go to work the next day. There was clearly quite a lot of lights set up for it, so I can only imagine how spectacular it must look! That said, we still enjoyed our stroll through the gardens looking at all the plants. It was slightly underwhelming, but it is wintertime after all. The grounds looked to be in really good condition with modern fixtures, paths, etc. and lots of places to sit and relax throughout. It is a decent-sized garden with multiple areas to explore based on the kind of biome. The garden section was making my mother-in-law hungry! I liked seeing the banana "trees" (fun fact: they aren't scientifically trees at all!) with their growing bundles hanging down. My favorite part was definitely across the river over the bridge where there was a kid's playground with lots of unique, interactable water features. My husband and I, grown-ass adults, immediately got on the seesaw and to our delight, pumping it up and down shot water out the spigots above our heads! Could definitely see kids having a really fun time there. It was also where the LEGO exhibition was set up (not sure for how long it will be there, as it probably is not a permanent feature?) with fun sculptures of various wildlife like a bald eagle, monarch butterfly, praying mantis, milk snake, etc. So fun to see a bird feeder and sun dial made of LEGOS! Almost like a mini LEGOLAND, for a much cheaper price. Adult tickets were $15 and kids much cheaper. Seemed a fair price for entry to me. We spent about two hours and could've spent longer, but as I said, we had to get going. Parking lot seemed plentiful with lots of space to park, however I am unsure how packed it may get during Lightscape! Also saw an added concession stand for warm beverages was set up, but not running during the day. There was an erected tent for classes and things when those are running. Also saw some lady bringing in her yoga mat-- I think the place probably runs small events for special interests too. =) The gift shop has things like soaps, journals, small home decor, puzzles, kid's toys, and such, along with select snacks and beverages. Bathrooms are a little further in and they are nicely heated! So if you happen to be there during the cold month's like us, you may want to stay a little longer inside warming up, haha!

Loved the installations! We arrived 15 min. before opening and my 6yo needed to use the restroom. They refused to let him use it before opening so that detracted from the experience.

Well it's pretty cut and dry. the botanic gardens is a place that has a lot of plants. It's a great place to go visit and just learn about different plants and how they survive in different environments . I took my daughter because they had a free entrance that day and we truly enjoyed it it's a good place just to learn I highly recommend.

I walk here at least three times a week. Their foliage is growing and they now have a few life size Lego sculptures. The yearly membership is worth it. Last December they had a laser light display that was pretty cool to look at. I only wish they would keep their members updated on their hour changes and closures of certain walking areas. They also need to have more reliable staff to open up. I along with a few other members/volunteers were there waiting until 5-10 minutes past their operating hours.

This place is amazing $30 per person amazing lights and lanterns to see with the kids with a nice playground. The only downside is the food prices were expensive and the hot chocolate was only available in kids size what is disappointment and it cost me $22 not worth it but They keep in mind that if they are selling food they should put napkins for customers to get because we don't want to be walking around with a messy face. Had to use the restroom to clean out the food.

This review is for the Lightscape event at Houston Botanic Garden. My kids and I first time visiting. We bought tickets for this event on a Tuesday however when you buy the tickets you only receive a receipt, no tickets! I emailed them, called, and wrote comments on their Facebook and Instagram. No response!! Only got a response the day of the event (on a Friday evening) so the customer service is seriously lacking. Unacceptable for 72 hours to pass with no response. The a actual event was ok. I was it was a bit interactive but the kids liked it. The trail is a mile long. We got through it in 30 minutes.

Beautiful Garden and staff is very helpful/knowledgeable. Excited to have my wedding ceremony here!

We wanted to do something new and right after I discovered this, we decided to go on Labor Day after checking their website to make sure it was open. You purchase tickets online and reserve an entry time (you have until an hour after the time you chose to arrive, after which you need to get the time updated, as per the website - useful to know when you have a toddler and a baby), after which you go to the ticket office and get them scanned to enter. The ticket office is actually a little ways from the entry gate; I had never seen that before, so it amused me. Ticket prices are $12.50 on weekdays, $15 on the weekends (F, S, S), and students and kids ages 3-15 are $8, not to mention membership plans. They have plenty of free parking though I can see it easily getting crowded as more people know about the place. It seems to be new so there's land that hasn't been garden-ified yet, but what they do have is still pretty substantial and beautiful. It was clean. There are paths and stepping stones to explore, fountains, and even a family area (a good 10-15 minute walk from the entrance across a bridge) that features a water play area. Bring comfortable shoes and water. Despite the heat, it was enjoyable with lots of plants (and insects) to see! They have different themed areas from plants in arid climates to more wet ones (cue the bananas) to edibles - and many flowers. They have a few shaded areas, fountains, a pond, and LOTS of picnic tables. So many picnic tables/chairs with tables that I found myself confused because outside food isn't allowed inside, unless it's for babies/young kids. Perhaps just places to sit and rest? Maybe to keep the place clean? I guess I can't blame them if that's the reason why food is limited. They have a gift shop and I saw a few snacks and other items for sale, but we didn't go in this time. I hope they have postcards! My toddler had a great time with the water, she soaked herself. We were not prepared for that. I did read they sold food and drinks but I didn't see anything obvious; we tend not to purchase food when we go out because our diet tends to be a challenge at many places, haha. Otherwise, we had planned on picnicking until I read the rules. We all enjoyed our time there and plan on returning again when the weather finally feels a little cooler. We also can't wait to see the Garden grow and evolve, especially when I have such bad luck with keeping plants alive.

We visited this place yesterday and it was terrible. We paid &60 for 4 tickets and what we saw was not worth $6. When I complained about it, the person I was talking to agreed with me. My advice, don't go! Save your money! I gave one star only because that was the lowest option. It was actually worse than that.

This is such a gem! We are so lucky to have such a beautiful space in the middle of a sprawling city. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the peace and serenity afforded by strolling the numerous paths within the manicured gardens - keep an eye out for some Secret Garden-esque ones that take you right into the heart of the gardens. If you are looking for some more walking, take the sidewalk through the wetland and grass prairie areas. This is an excellent way to spend an afternoon and it merits coming back to visit several times throughout the year to see different plants in bloom. Parking is ample and free, so no worries there. Entry prices vary depending on age and memberships are available in various packages. During COVID, masks are required. No outside food/drink is allowed in the garden area but there are certain areas with picnic tables where you can eat. No dogs allowed except service animals.

My friend and I stopped by Houston Botanic Garden to view the light show after seeing it advertised around the city. Tickets were $25 each and an additional $20 for parking. The walk through the garden wasn't bad maybe about 30 minutes in total. I really enjoy visiting botanical gardens so I was expecting to be more impressed. We took fun pictures and we enjoyed the various Christmas melodies at each light station, but for the price + parking I didn't really think it was worth it.

Not worth the costs. Skip it. This place was built on top of a public green space that was used by community members (mostly poor or working class) for playing, family picnics, and walking kids to the school bus stop. It was a green space where community members could be in nature for free. (It was originally a golf course, but it had become defunct, and community members were freely using the space without having to pay an entrance fee.) It also became a safe habitat for a number of wild bird and animal species. During Hurricane Harvey, the large grassy expanse served as a flood plain and saved several entire neighborhoods from flooding. Against wide protest from local working class homeowners, the city practically gave away this public land to a private entity, making almost no money in the process. The private organization immediately fenced off the land so that community members could no longer access the land. Some families could no longer get their kids to the bus stop. The private organization then paved the grass land, meaning that many animals lost their habitat, and homeowners lost their flood plain. A parking lot and a large pond are less likely to soak up flood waters and stop homes from flooding than a large grassy expanse is. Now what was once public land that anyone could access and enjoy is inaccessible to anyone who can't pay a $15 per person entrance fee. The original argument was that the botanical garden would draw a lot of money and "clean up the area" and raise property values. Instead, no one has even heard of the gardens and property values have remained the same. (There are only 56 reviews on Yelp now, as you can see.) The community's heavy use of the defunct golf course pointed out the need for a public park in that location. There was no evidence that a botanical gardens would benefit the community, and, not surprisingly, it has not. Nearby Charlton Park, located awkwardly on top of a steep hill, is a fraction of the size of the old golf course. People use its two tennis courts and basketball court, but they do not use it for family gatherings and picnics because the space does not accommodate those activities. Glenbrook Park is an incomplete path beside the bayou, and it does not accommodate family gatherings. Normally I love botanical gardens, but this one was not good enough to make up for the human and environmental costs that came with it.

The fountain is so pretty and the flowers planted everywhere sure add on to the "aesthetic" look! Perfect place for pictures.

What a great way to end my trip to Houston. The Houston Botanic Garden is located about 10 to 15 minutes away from Hobby Airport so if you find yourself on an afternoon or evening flight heading home and need to kill a little time before heading to the airport, Houston Botanic Garden is a great place to stop. I only had about an hour to spare so I decided to immerse myself in nature before heading to the airport. I ordered my ticket online the day before my visit. When I arrived, I showed my ticket on my phone at the entrance, was given a map, and was on my way. I enjoyed looking at the different gardens. I didn't want to venture too far out because I didn't have much time to do so. It was also a pretty hot day on the day of my visit, so I definitely recommend bringing water and using sunscreen. It's definitely a great place to get in a nice walk and experience nature. You could pack a lunch and make a day out of it. My favorite part was seeing all the butterflies that were attracted to the plants and flowers. I would visit again.

This new venue in Houston will become an incredible location in the years to come. My son and I were there during the day last summer and thoroughly enjoyed the stroll. The Lightscape experience recently left much to be desired. Parking at the sight was so backed up we tried the park and ride option but that line was so long we ended up parking in the neighborhood and walking over. The lights are interesting and the path was clearly marked. People taking photos and very crowded trails made it a very slow and at times noisy walk. Great first attempt and I'm sure it will continue to improve in years to come!

I was so excited about hearing about this Botanic Garden but I couldn't help but be a little disappointed. I think this garden will be a wonderful place to visit in 4-6 months, but right now it's under construction and notably very unfinished. Admission is $12.50 on weekdays and $15.00 on weekends. You can also buy a membership for unlimited entry, which I think is around $40-$50. There is ample parking, and we came early enough in the day that there were not tons of other people around. Regardless the garden staff asks that you wear a mask and practice social distancing. The parts of the garden that are finished are beautiful. This includes a cactus/desert portion, a bamboo "tunnel" and other parts. However, this area is very small. The majority of the garden is vastly unfinished with signs saying, "We are seeds. Give us time to grow." A cute sentiment, but then you've essentially paid to look at dirt. Other parts of the path have active construction going on with cones and no cleaning of the shrubbery altogether. I think eventually the garden will look beautiful. Right now, it's less of a botanic garden and more of a half-finished backyard.

I went to Houston Botanic Garden Saturday November 7th. We bought tickets beforehand online for 1pm. The prices are $15 for normal entry and $10 for student and children i believe. There is a lot of parking, enough parking not to worry when you get there. There was a line at the ticket area but it was fast. Once you enter, my first recommendation would be to turn left because that is where majority of the garden is. My mistake was turning right and seeing the small garden and trails first. It was very hot the day I went (80 degrees) so by the time we got to main garden, we could not enjoy it as much. The trails don't have much to see, more just for walking around. However we were able to stay for around an hour and it was good enough time to complete the whole garden. Some of the areas were blocked off for construction as well. Covid Safety: the botanic garden requires mask to be worn however once everyone gets far enough from each other and in the pattern of walking in trails many people took their masks off.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the gardens! And it is at its worst right now due to the freeze!!! It is beautiful, the weather is beautiful... just go! See the Lego sculptures. Get some fresh air and exercise. Loved it so much that I became a member!

I really didn't except this place to be so memorable and fantastic. Every spot at the Garden was fixed with scenically views and tone., my photos below show you how happy you feel walking through the lights.

Cool place, I went there on a group photography expedition. You'd never know it was there, all 100 something acres of awesome vegetation that's definitely cared for more than I'll ever be. There are so many different species of plants and insects here. Not gonna lie Houston is ugly, but going here makes you forget that. There are so many cool places to take pictures of, it's a great place for school field trips. I'm pretty sure it costs money to get inside, I went there for free so I don't know. Never got to see it all since it's such a large place.

Staff members were stacking us. Yes I am a photographer, initially they said I have to pay a photography fee if I used my "professional camera" but if I used my phone and no change of outfit then is fine. 15 minutes in my niece and I were being stalked around the park. Photographers don't waste your time here.

I visited Houston Botanic Garden over the weekend! The garden is a new addition of green space inside the city limits of Houston- ten miles south of downtown and a few miles shy of William Hobby Airport. The garden is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. The garden is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. It a great place to enjoy a relaxing stroll, admire the abundant flora, and of course, snap photos! Tickets are reasonable, with lower prices during the week versus the weekend. After my first visit, I opted for membership since it is close to home and gives me a chance to soak up some nature on lovely days in Houston. It is still new and evolving, which is why I opted for membership to visit frequently and enjoy the plants and trees as they grow! If you are looking for something to do and see outdoors and allows you to socially distance, check out Houston Botanic Garden!

Came here on a Saturday morning in July. While I admit coming here in the middle of the Texas summer was an not ideal choice; we still had a great time. The gardens have a good variety of local and imported plant species and a plethora of trails to explore. If you are in Houston and looking for another opportunity to enjoy nature and the outdoors, this is a great place to visit. For those with kids (or just a curious inner kid-like spirit) I recommend crossing the Sims Bayou and visiting the Family Discovery Garden.

I first discovered the Botanic Garden last year during the holidays when I attended their Lightscape festival -- since then, I've been back about half a dozen times for all types of different events here and I continue to fall in love with this place with each return visit. The garden is well maintained, beautiful, and the staff is so friendly. There's a huge emphasis on educating guests, which is incredible. You get more of an appreciation for the visually striking plants & trees once you learn about them. They are still in the development phase and from what I've been told, there's more of the garden that hasn't been opened to the public yet -- I'm really excited to see how this will unfold within the upcoming years. The garden works really well as an event space -- I've attended a cocktail competition here, a sip & stroll garden party with light bites & drinks, a private tasting dinner, etc. All were executed perfectly & the backdrop of the garden really highlights the overall experience. I believe they also host bingo nights as well as offer a wide range of classes (gardening, yoga, meditation, etc.). I'm really looking forward to their Lightscape festival for this holiday season and for them to celebrate their 2 year anniversary soon. If you haven't been here yet, you gotta check this place out! If you're looking for an escape from the hustle & bustle of chaotic city life, do visit the garden. A short drive away, it's the perfect way to get some peace & quiet and reconnect w/ nature.