Tickets And Tours

Tickets

Members Free
Adults $9
Seniors and Military $8
Children & Youth (3-18) $7
Toddlers (2 and under) Free with Parent or Guardian

Tram Tour

Free with Garden Admission.
This tram departs from the Visitor Center and travels through the garden while a guide provides a narrated tour and seasonal information.  From April 1 until October 15, the tram also stops at seven locations throughout the garden.

April 1 - May 27 Memorial Day - Labor Day Sept. 7 - October 15 October 16 - March 31
10:00 - 4:00
once every hour
weekdays
10:00 - 4:30
once every half hour
daily 
10:00 - 4:00
once every hour
weekdays
1:00, 4:00
weekdays
10:00 - 4:30
once every half hour
Saturday, Sunday
 10:00 - 4:30
once every half hour
Saturday, Sunday
11:00,  1:00, 3:00
Saturday, Sunday

Norfolk Botanical Garden's biodiesel tram*Tram tours will not be available on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Boat Tour

Boat tours are offered April 1 - October 15.  A guide provides a narrated tour of the Garden as seen from the canals and information on the watershed, lake and wildlife while on Lake Whitehurst. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. 

Adult $5.00 Boat tour
Member $4.00
Child (3-12)
$3.00
Toddlers (2 & under)       free with adult
   
Tickets may be purchased at the front desk or from the ticket hut next to the boat basin.

Boat schedule

April 1 - May 27 Memorial Day - Labor Day Sept. 7 - October 15
11:45, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30
weekdays
10:30, 11:45, 1:00,
2:15, 3:30, 4:45
daily  
11:45, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30
weekdays
10:30, 11:45, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45
Saturday, Sunday
 10:30, 11:45, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45
Saturday, Sunday

Special Tours

Bald Eagle Walking Tour

Enjoy a guided walking tour in the Garden and learn about our pair of nesting American bald eagles.  You will be able to observere the nest through a scope and watch the eagles on the nest and possibly in nearby trees.  Learn about the story of the pair that has lived in the Garden for six years as well as about bald eagles in general.  Ask in the Visitor Center or check our calendar for dates and times of this free tour.

Adult Group Tours

A group of 12 or more adult visitors may qualify for special admission prices and exclusive guided tour opportunities! Please visit our group tours page for more information.

Children's Group Tours

Our education department has many specialized tours available for a variety of ages. Please visit our school programs page for more information.