The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to being an exemplary center for horticulture and environmental enrichment. Serving over 40,000 school …
The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to being an exemplary center for horticulture and environmental enrichment. Serving over 40,000 school-aged children annually, and hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment. The 96-acre property includes 30 specialty gardens and a Level 4 Arboretum, which provide the ability to interact with various families of plants, flowers, and trees.
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4/5 · 445 reviews
5-star
68%
4-star
20%
3-star
5%
2-star
2%
1-star
5%
Recent reviews
Garden
Time
Flowers
Kid Friendly
Events & Exhibition
Season
Art
Tours
Any rating
Loading reviews...
May 11, 2025
Beautiful gardens. Loved the trolls and layout. Something for all ages. Very walkable. Absolutely a must to do when visiting Memphis.Full review by 151christyb
May 9, 2025
Fun activity for all ages. I saw several golf cart giving a tour to a group of people. There were bus loads of school age children, mothers with children in strollers, and a large group of older wom…Full review by PtLomafoodie
Mar 26, 2025
Beautiful gardens! I imagine it would be very peaceful in the morning. I was surprised at how many bathrooms were available- I didn’t have to trek across the park when a small kid needed to go to the…Full review by Melissarosestark
I guess you could get through in an hour if you try. I would plan on two hours to enjoy yourself, and more if you like to dally and enjoy where you are. :)
Can you bring your own food and drink for outdoors concerts
A:
Based on the two responses above, I'd say you can bring food and drinks to amphitheater shows. I haven't attended one yet. But last Christmas we went to see the holiday lights, and …
Based on the two responses above, I'd say you can bring food and drinks to amphitheater shows. I haven't attended one yet. But last Christmas we went to see the holiday lights, and you could roast hot dogs over an open fire with the wind chill at about 10 degrees. Ha. .
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Frequently asked questions
Q:
How long does it generally take to tour the Garden?
A:
We have 30 display gardens throughout our 96-acre grounds. Walking tours usually take about 1 ½ hours to walk through and see all of the highlights (of...