Yes, you are welcome to visit even if you are not a Garden member. Advance tickets are not required.  Garden members get unlimited regular daily admission, free admission to GardenFest on select nights and discounts on other nights. If you’d like to join as a Garden member you can do that online, in person, or over the phone with our membership department.

All professional photography sessions must be scheduled in advance and paid in full at the time of booking through the Facility Rental Department at (804) 262-9887, x345 or x224. We do charge a fee. Photo Sessions are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. These sessions include complimentary admission for up to six guests; all others must pay regular Garden admission.

All areas of the Children’s Garden are open including the Klaus Family Tree House and our brand-new Waterway (Please visit this page for current Waterway hours and guidelines).

We have loaner wheelchairs and strollers for members and guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The Garden wheelchair and stroller-friendly. Learn more about the Garden’s accessibility.