Daytime Visits with Advance Admission Tickets:

The garden opens at 9 a.m. daily. Other than the garden's closing time, there is not a limit to the length of your garden visit. You may arrive at any time, as long as you depart by the closing time that day. 

The cafe is open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (please note that no offsite food is allowed onsite). 

All guests should make sure to arrive on the correct date and time and be ready to show their ticket barcode(s) to the front desk attendant. 

Please note: From May 17 through September 1, 2025, all active military families receive FREE admission to Lauritzen Gardens through the Blue Star Museum program. Click here for redemption details. While this program does not extend to military retirees or veterans, Lauritzen Gardens is proud to offer a discounted admission rate as a gesture of gratitude for their service.

Effective May 26, tickets will include admission to Sofia's Play Garden and our hours of operation will be: 

Monday and Tuesday

Garden open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sofia's Play Garden open from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Model Railroad Garden open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday
Garden open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sofia's Play Garden open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (access before 9 a.m. is for members only)
Model Railroad Garden open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday
Garden open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sofia's Play Garden open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Model Railroad Garden open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CLOSURE NOTICE: Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory Project
Both houses of the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory and the woodland trail will be CLOSED from January 1 through early fall 2025 to complete the second phase of the conservatory's refresh. During this time 20+ outdoor gardens and the floral display hall will remain open for your enjoyment.

Lauritzen Gardens Member Daily Admission:

• Garden members do not need to reserve tickets online prior to visiting for normal daily admissions.
• On the day of their visit, members should present their membership card and valid ID at the front desk.

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Please note that all ticket sales are final and no refunds are offered. In the event of inclement weather, we will make every effort to move tickets to another date. If the garden closes, tickets will be refunded or moved to a date of the purchaser's choice. Tickets expire after their assigned date and all unused tickets are considered a donation to the garden's mission. Thank you for supporting your public garden.