Houston Botanic Garden

A Living Museum of Plants

What makes it fun

The Houston Botanic Garden is where love blossoms. Opened in 2020, this lush oasis transformed a historic golf course into 132 acres of pure enchantment in the form of beautifully landscaped gardens and walking trails. Stroll hand-in-hand through themed gardens, from the serene Global Collection Garden to the vibrant Culinary Garden, each designed to spark wonder and appreciation. With winding trails, serene waterways, and blooming flowers everywhere, the ambiance is as romantic as it gets.

Google Reviews

4.5

Based on 1223 reviews

Kendra Shelvin

04:56 20 Dec 24

We went to the Holiday Lights event. It was a lot of fun, the lights were beautiful and the food was great. Truly a night well spent!

Judy Lynch

06:52 19 Dec 24

Loved their Radiant Nature show!

Vu Nguyen

06:41 19 Dec 24

Great

Farhan Ahmed

04:38 19 Dec 24

Houston botanic garden is a wonderful place to visit with your family. Specially in winter season because of their Radiant Nature show which starts 5:30pm. Radiant nature is full of lights, a glowing garden with beautiful relaxing peaceful environments including lots of interactive activities with music relevant to the environments. Their staff is very good cheerful and you can also find gift shops, clean bathrooms, snacks and drinks. You can buy tickets at the entrance 28$ per person and 18$ for parking because of secure limited parking space onsite otherwise you must park offsite and take shuttle service. You can easily find a good spot for parking if you arrive earlier. Overall it’s a wonderful experience. A must visit place for family specially for kids.

liyan

18:41 10 Dec 24

The light show at the Houston Botanic Garden was absolutely stunning! The displays were creative and vibrant, with larger-than-life sculptures, an enchanting magnolia tunnel, and interactive exhibits like the walk-in kaleidoscope. The Lunar New Year section was especially memorable with its glowing dragons and zodiac signs.

The mile-long path was easy to navigate and perfect for families, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. The atmosphere was magical and well-organized, making it a must-see event during the holiday season.

Marie Proznick

15:53 17 Nov 24

Just go! Best light show in town. Easy parking, super friendly, helpful, happy staff. Safe easy viewing of displays. Clean bathrooms, snacks, drinks, family friendly. Gift shop and some local artisans for gift/ memento purchase.

Albana Ochaeta

22:33 28 Sep 24

Beautiful spot near the city for nature walks. I feel that visiting during the spring or fall is probably best to maximize the amount of plants you’re able to see. I visited during the summer and it was beautiful, but you could tell some plants were struggling due to the extreme heat. If you do choose to visit during the summer months, I recommend a quick visit to the gift shop to peruse, cool off, and purchase popsicles.

Tasnim Ara Islam

12:30 07 Sep 24

Visited the Houston Botanic Garden for the Radiant Nature Festival. It was stunning, with 50+ larger-than-life light displays, a 100-foot magnolia tunnel, and a walk-in kaleidoscope zone. There were sculptures of birds, animals, flowers, and even a 50-foot pagoda. The Lunar New Year section had vibrant lanterns, dragons, and zodiac signs. Plenty of interactive exhibits, photo ops, and family-friendly fun along the mile-long path. Tickets: $25-$30 for adults, kids 3 and under free. Highly recommend!

Luis Rauda

20:44 30 Jun 24

First and foremost, shout out to all of the employees who work here! They were very informative and work hard to keep this place presentable for visitors. I can tell 😎 Although there is an admission fee to enter the botanic garden, it was definitely worth it. I have been recommended to come to this place by a few friends and it did not disappoint. On the contrary, this place exceeded my expectations. The trails, the amenities, the gift shop, the structure, it was all great! An easy pick for a day with family and friends to just chill and make the most of a nice day. Also a solid choice for a date with your significant other or even a “treat yourself” gift to yourself. The setting is very relaxing on its own and can help when you just need to unwind after a long week. Best times to go would probably be during the spring and summer, just be mindful with that summer heat 🥵… or those spring allergies 🤧… maybe you should try going in the fall 🤷‍♂️ 😂 either way, I can assure you that you’ll have a good time if you’re the type who likes being outside. Be sure to wear some comfortable shoes. Fun fact: there’s some type of “splash zone” play area across the bridge. It helps with the summer heat.