Travel the World in 55 Acres

Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, showcasing  8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.

What To See Now

Tickets

Hours

Location

NEW! Gardens of Golden Gate Park Pass

(Visit the Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and Japanese Tea Garden)

 

Adults (February - October)

Adults (November - January)

Youth & Seniors

(Ages 12-17 and 65+)

Children (Ages 5-11)

Toddler (Ages 4 and under)

Families

(2 adults and all children under 17 residing in the same household)

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Garden Members, School Groups, Veterans, Museums For All, San Francisco Residents  

(with proof of residency)

$9-25

 

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$13

$10

$7

 

$3

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Free

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$21 

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Free

Buy Tickets

Open Daily 7:30am 

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Last Entry 4pm

Closes One Hour After Last Entry 

 

Garden Bookstore & Plant Shop 

Open Daily, 10am-4pm

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Library

Open Daily except Thursday, 10am–4pm

Closed on Federal Holidays

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Daily Schedule
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Golden Gate Park
1199 9th Ave 
San Francisco, CA, 94122

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Main Gate

near the corner of 9th Ave. at Lincoln Way 

 

Friend (North) Gate 

at MLK Jr. Drive off the Music Concourse 

(Use Main Gate for early entry

7:30-9am)

 

Directions

Garden Programs 

  • Botanical Wreath-Making
    Botanical Wreath-Making
    Sat, Dec 10
    San Francisco
    Dec 10, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    Our popular wreath-making workshop is back, with a new sustainable twist!
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  • Forest Bathing at the Garden
    Forest Bathing at the Garden
    Sat, Dec 10
    San Francisco
    Dec 10, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    On this gentle 2 hour walk, a certified Forest Therapy Guide will lead you through a series of crafted invitations to assist you in finding your own authentic way of interacting with the More-Than-Human World while building community with your fellow participants.
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  • Easy Garden Sketching with Eileen P. Goldenberg
    Easy Garden Sketching with Eileen P. Goldenberg
    Fri, Feb 10
    San Francisco
    Feb 10, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    Join us for an introduction to the fun of sketching at the Garden!
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  • Magnolia Curator Tours
    Magnolia Curator Tours
    Multiple Dates - starts Jan 28
    San Francisco
    Multiple Dates - starts Jan 28
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    Join us for a curated magnolia tour through the Botanical Garden
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  • Sketching with Sami
    Sketching with Sami
    Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8
    San Francisco
    Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    Join science illustrator Sami Chang as she field sketches throughout the SFBG. With three classes, you can either learn the basics of field sketching, how to illustrate California native wildflowers, or how to illustrate the beautiful landscapes of the SFBG.
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