Houston Botanic Garden (Houston)

Houston Botanic Garden in Houston: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults (18+) $12.00; Children (3-17) and students 18+ with ID $8.00.

AddressOne Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017

HoursDaily 9am-5pm; last entry 30 minutes before closing; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (hbg.org)

PricesAdults (18+) $12.00; Children (3-17) and students 18+ with ID $8.00

Price notesEveryone entering needs a ticket or a member reservation (hbg.org FAQ). Seasonal evening events (e.g. holiday lights) are separately ticketed.

Age notesBased on the garden's own pricing tiers: Children 3-17; children under 3 are not charged in the published tiers (hbg.org).

BookingTimed tickets / member reservations are used for entry per hbg.org; buy in advance online.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

ParkingNot confirmed from an official page in this pass.

Hours in detailDaily 9am-5pm; last entry 30 minutes before closing; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Tickets & bookingEveryone entering needs a ticket or a member reservation (Garden FAQ). The Garden is cashless. Group pricing applies to purchases of 15 or more (Adults $6, Children/Students/Seniors/Military $4).

ParkingFree on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis during normal operating hours (official visit page — resolves the base pass's 'Not confirmed').

Age notesDaytime tickets: Adults 18+ $12.00; Children 3-17 and students 18+ with ID $8.00; Seniors 65+ and active military $8.00 (ID required) — the senior/military tier appears on the current visit page and supplements the base data. Infants and toddlers under age 3 are free.

Official tipsThrough Museums for All, SNAP recipients can buy up to four daytime general admission tickets for $3 each by presenting an EBT card and photo ID. The Garden also participates in the American Horticultural Society Garden Network reciprocal programme (380+ gardens). The Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden has a water play area and nature play structures.

Seasonal notesSeasonal evening events (e.g. holiday lights) are separately ticketed.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Houston Botanic Garden — Houston, Texas

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