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Duke Gardens is recognized as one of the premier public gardens in the United States, renowned for its landscape design and high quality horticulture. Each year, more than 300,000 visitors come to Duke Gardens from all over the world. Admission is free, and we are open 365 days a year.
Welcome to Sarah P. Duke Gardens! The grounds are open from 8 a.m. to dusk 365 days a year, and admission is free. Our address is 420 Anderson St., Durham, NC, 27705. Our main information line is 919-684-3698. Here is our staff contacts page .
Visitor hours & parking. Hours: The Gardens outdoors are open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to dusk. The visitor center restrooms and information desk are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on holidays (see holiday list below). Admission: It's free to explore Duke Gardens.
Duke Gardens is happy to provide you with a map and visitor guide to assist you in your walk through our various gardens. Please ask for a copy at the information desk in the Doris Duke Center.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a premier public garden. Our living collections promote knowledge of the vital connections between people and plants, fostering an appreciation of the natural world, environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens consist of approximately 55 acres (22 ha) of landscaped and wooded areas at Duke University located in Durham, North Carolina. There are 5 miles (8 km) of allées, walks, and pathways throughout the gardens.
Nestled in the heart of Durham lies Duke Gardens, a 55-acre botanical wonderland where the hum of cars and traffic disappear, birds serenade visitors from treetops and streams flow alongside pathways connecting people to more than 2,500 colorful plant species.
