Travel the World in 55 Acres

Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, showcasing  8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.

What To See Now

Tickets

Hours

Location

NEW! Gardens of Golden Gate Park Pass

(Visit the Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and Japanese Tea Garden)

 

Adults (February - October)

Adults (November - January)

Youth & Seniors

(Ages 12-17 and 65+)

Children (Ages 5-11)

Toddler (Ages 4 and under)

Families

(2 adults and all children under 17 residing in the same household)

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Garden Members, School Groups, Veterans, Museums For All, San Francisco Residents  

(with proof of residency)

$9-25

 

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$13

$10

$7

 

$3

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Free

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$21 

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Free

Buy Tickets

Open Daily 7:30am 

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Last Entry 4pm

Closes One Hour After Last Entry 

 

Garden Bookstore & Plant Shop 

Open Daily, 10am-4pm

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Library

Open Daily except Thursday, 10am–4pm

Closed on Federal Holidays

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Daily Schedule
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Golden Gate Park
1199 9th Ave 
San Francisco, CA, 94122

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Main Gate

near the corner of 9th Ave. at Lincoln Way 

 

Friend (North) Gate 

at MLK Jr. Drive off the Music Concourse 

(Use Main Gate for early entry

7:30-9am)

 

Directions

Garden Programs 

  • Botanical Wreath-Making
    Botanical Wreath-Making
    Sat, Dec 10
    San Francisco
    Dec 10, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    Our popular wreath-making workshop is back, with a new sustainable twist!
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  • Forest Bathing at the Garden
    Forest Bathing at the Garden
    Sat, Dec 10
    San Francisco
    Dec 10, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    On this gentle 2 hour walk, a certified Forest Therapy Guide will lead you through a series of crafted invitations to assist you in finding your own authentic way of interacting with the More-Than-Human World while building community with your fellow participants.
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  • Sketching with Sami
    Sketching with Sami
    Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8
    San Francisco
    Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8
    San Francisco, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    Join science illustrator Sami Chang as she field sketches throughout the SFBG. With three classes, you can either learn the basics of field sketching, how to illustrate California native wildflowers, or how to illustrate the beautiful landscapes of the SFBG.
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  • Golden Mile Family Programs
    Golden Mile Family Programs
    Programs happening Dec. through February
    San Francisco
    Programs happening Dec. through February
    San Francisco, John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA, USA
    Join us for a variety of family programs at the Golden Mile Project, located at East JFK Drive. This space activation is in collaboration with Illuminate.org, SF Recreation & Parks and local landscape firm Fauvescraper Studio.
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  • Yoga in the Garden
    Yoga in the Garden
    First Thursday of the month: Nov 3rd - 12pm
    San Francisco Botanical Garden
    First Thursday of the month: Nov 3rd - 12pm
    San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
    Join us in the Celebration Garden for a 45 minute class lead by Nicolette Telech.
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