Norfolk Botanical Garden

Norfolk Botanical Garden Norfolk Botanical Garden represents more than 65 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. We also have 95 species of birds and 40 kinds of butterflies.
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Our mission is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action & inspire through education & connection to nature. Norfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175 acre garden is home to 53 distinctive themed gardens, including our World of Wonders, A Children's Adventure Garden - a 3-ac

re garden where kids explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment – all while having fun! Our latest garden is our O'Connor Grain & Hop Garden. Norfolk Botanical Garden is managed by the Norfolk Botanical Garden Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported by donations, membership dues, admissions & program fees. Norfolk Botanical Garden is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Theme Gardens include:
All American Selections Display Garden
Annette Kagan Healing Garden
Baker Overlook
Bicentennial Rose Garden
Border Walk
Bristow Butterfly Garden
Circle Garden
Hunter Savage Colonial Herb Garden
Conifer Garden
Enchanted Forest
Fern Glade
Figure Eight Garden
Flowering Arboretum
Four Seasons Garden and Wildflower Meadow
Fragrance Garden
Hofheimer Camellia Garden
Holly Garden and Turner Sculpture Garden
Hummingbird Garden
Japanese Garden
Kaufman Hydrangea Garden
Matson Garden
Mirror Lake
NATO Overlook
O'Connor Grain & Hop Garden
Potager Kitchen Garden
Purity Garden
Renaissance Garden
Rhododendron Glade
Sarah Lee Baker Perennial Garden
Sensory Garden
Statuary Vista
Sunken Garden
The Shady Woods
Tropical Display House
Tropical Garden
Virginia Native Plant Garden
Winter Garden
WOW Children's Garden
WPA Memorial Garden

Adults $16, Seniors and Military $14 Children & Youth (3-17 $14 and Toddlers (2 and under) are FREE with Parent or Guardian. If you LOVE to visit the Garden, membership is a great deal! The Garden Family & Friends membership $150 and that admits up to six people per visit (adults, children or any combination)! https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/support/membership/

In recognition of Juneteenth, the official commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Garden added Ju...
06/19/2026

In recognition of Juneteenth, the official commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Garden added June 19th to our company-wide annual paid holidays in 2020.

Although the Garden is open, today, from 9-7pm for everyone to explore - many from our team will take the day to spend time with family & friends. NBG is proud to formally honor this important moment in history.

We’ve had an awesome start to the Butterfly Festival today Sunday, June 14! This event runs until 4pm so don’t let this ...
06/14/2026

We’ve had an awesome start to the Butterfly Festival today Sunday, June 14! This event runs until 4pm so don’t let this amazing experience fly away! We’d to see you here and share the magic of butterflies with you and your family. 🦋✨

06/11/2026

Get ready for the Butterfly Festival this Sunday June 14 from 10am to 4pm! Get your tickets online ahead of time to save $1/ticket by purchasing your ticket in advance online using the promo code: Bloom at https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/reserved-ticketing/

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The Butterfly Festival is from 10AM to 4PM at Norfolk Botanical Garden in partnership with the Butterfly Society of Virginia!

Join us for a day celebrating these beautiful pollinators! Here is what’s waiting for you:

Baker Hall Visitor Center: See incredible, real-life butterfly specimens on display right when you arrive.
Bristow Butterfly Garden: Explore our award-winning 2.5-acre garden and participate in family-friendly activities.
The Butterfly House: Step inside the 2026 #1 Butterfly House in the country (voted by USA Today 10BEST!) to experience the complete butterfly life cycle up close.

Get excited because THIS SUNDAY we have a special exclusive T-shirt for the Butterfly Festival, so make sure to be one o...
06/09/2026

Get excited because THIS SUNDAY we have a special exclusive T-shirt for the Butterfly Festival, so make sure to be one of the first in line to purchase!

🦋🌹✨ Come enjoy and explore the #1 Butterfly House and Garden as voted by USA TODAY 10Best at The Butterfly Festival THIS WEEKEND June 14 from 10AM to 4PM.

Click here to learn more about the festival: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/butterfly-festival-2026/

06/04/2026

Are you excited for the Butterfly Festival June 14 from 10AM to 4PM? 🦋🌹✨ We sure are! This year we have a special exclusive T-shirt for the festival, so make sure to be one of the first in line to purchase day of. Come enjoy and explore the #1 Butterfly House and Garden as voted by

You never know what you might see at the Garden! It’s always fun to practice the art of observation and see what things ...
06/03/2026

You never know what you might see at the Garden! It’s always fun to practice the art of observation and see what things big and small you can find around. Here we have some lichen spotted and photographed by one of our staff members Frances. 👀🔎🌱

June is in full bloom, and so is Pride Month! 🌈🌹✨ Join us as we celebrate the vibrant diversity of both nature and our c...
06/01/2026

June is in full bloom, and so is Pride Month! 🌈🌹✨

Join us as we celebrate the vibrant diversity of both nature and our community at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Our Garden paths are bursting with color, serving as a living reminder that every shade, every story, and every person belongs.

Get your tickets now with the link in our bio for an evening of connection, relaxation for Pride Yoga at Sunset in the Rose Garden on Tuesday, June 30, from 6PM to 8PM.

🍹 6PM to 7PM | Mocktail Hour
Connect with members of the NBG community and Garden leadership while enjoying a refreshing mocktail.

🧘 7PM to 8PM | Sunset Yoga
Led by Carly, this all-levels yoga session invites you to unwind among the beauty of the Rose Garden as the sun begins to set.

Advanced reservations are required, and tickets include Garden admission.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is a garden for all!

Here at the Garden we have several amazing opportunities open right now. 🌿 Apply on our website today and come grow with...
05/29/2026

Here at the Garden we have several amazing opportunities open right now. 🌿 Apply on our website today and come grow with us! https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/open-positions/

Full-Time Positions:
🔹 Assistant Manager of Biomes
🔹 Baking & Pastry Manager
🔹 Conservatory Technician
🔹 Facilities Technician II
🔹 Greenhouse Assistant
🔹 Housekeeping Technician I
🔹 Horticulturist I
🔹 Senior Accounting Manager

Seasonal Positions:
🔹Garden Guide
🔹Butterfly House Intern

Our Hydrangeas are blooming and other beautiful blooms here at the Garden are showing off for spring just waiting for yo...
05/28/2026

Our Hydrangeas are blooming and other beautiful blooms here at the Garden are showing off for spring just waiting for you to come find them. Stop by the Garden and step into calm. 😌🪻🌿✨

Address

6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA
23518

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17574415830

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