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Jul 11, 2024 · Explore our Gardens. View the Blog. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open to all, every day of the week. Spring/summer hours are 7am to 6pm (March 13–November 5).
From season to season, our garden spaces offer a gateway to experience the beauty and tranquility of nature. Come explore our miles of serene walking paths, see what’s in bloom, sit beside a peaceful water feature, do some bird-watching, plan an outdoor wedding or event, or enjoy a gardening or wellness class.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is composed of more than 24 individual gardens on 67.5 lush acres, always free & open to the public.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are a true oasis in the heart of the city. This lush paradise offers a serene escape into nature’s beauty. The gardens are meticulously maintained, featuring a wide variety of plants and landscapes that make every stroll a delight.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre (27.3 ha) of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. The gardens are home to over 12,000 different types of plants, 25 unique gardens, more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture, and several miles of walking paths. [2]
The glory of nature in the heart of the city—that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in 25 themed areas.
With over 10,000 plants to explore in our 4 Victorian Glasshouses and exciting outdoor Gardens including two Alpine Gardens, the Japanese Garden showcasing the National Bonsai Collection, a Pinetum, the Adventure Playground, and a rolling lawn overlooking our restored authentic bandstand.
This indispensable guide takes you on a virtual tour through the gardens, weaving together the rich history, vibrant botanical displays, and the enriching visitor experience that makes the Birmingham Botanical Gardens a quintessential destination for those in search of nature’s allure.
Located in the heart of the native woodlands of Birmingham, Alabama, the Gardens welcomes more than 330,000 visitors each year from across the region and around the world, providing both a meaningful connection to nature and a vibrant source of gardening, wellness, and environmental education.
Located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama—in one of the most biodiverse areas in the United States—this urban oasis encompasses 67 acres featuring more than two dozen garden spaces that reflect the region’s rich and varied terrain and showcase the many plants that thrive in Southern gardens.
