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Norfolk Botanical Garden

Name: Norfolk Botanical Garden
Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA, 23518, US
Telephone: +17574415830
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

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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-acre 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/

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from the staff here at NBG! 👻🎃 We had our annual Staff Golf Cart contest this year and what a show. Congrats to our #1 voted winner DOLLYCARTON! Let us know what cart is your favorite in the comments. 👀

Our Dominion Energy Garden of Light is so close to being here it’s almost spooky and we are still hiring for our holiday elves.

Apply today if you're interested!
https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/about/employment/ 🧝🎅

10/26/2026

🎨 The 2027 Diversity Gallery applications are open NOW!

We invite local artists to join us in a creative exploration of celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Garden encourages artists to showcase how diverse the cultures, experiences, and identities are that comprise our Hampton Roads community.

Apply today: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/calendar/diversity-gallery/

10/20/2026

Learn more about the original Gardeners and new names that were celebrated during our annual WPA Heritage Day Celebration last month.

Thank you to Jason Walsh for putting this video together for us!

10/15/2026

Join our Garden ghouls and goblins for Trick ‘r Trees: a family-friendly evening of games, crafts, and light trick or treating!

Reserve Your Spot Today:
Night 1: https://tinyurl.com/night1-oct22
Night 2: https://tinyurl.com/night-2-oct23

10/15/2026

Looking for a Holiday Gig? 🎄🎁 Want to make some holiday magic this season? Join our team at the Dominion energy Garden of Lights! We’re looking for cheerful, dependable team members to help make the season merry and bright. 🦌✨

We're looking for
🎟️ Ticket Scanners | 🚗 Parking Crew | 🧝 Elves | and more!

Make some extra holiday cash, enjoy a fun and festive atmosphere and be a part of a magical holiday experience. Tag a friend who would make the perfect holiday elf. Interested? Apply today!

https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/open-positions/

10/14/2026

Get ready for Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day, Saturday, October 17 from 11AM-3:30PM

Let autumn in the Garden inspire you as you complete your Outdoor Art badge requirements!

Sign Up Today: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/girl-scout-outdoor-art-day-oct17/

10/13/2026

Join Norfolk Botanical Garden and other area museums and cultural organizations on Friday, October 16 from 4:30-8PM for evening of light refreshments, networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and Conservatory tours to kick-off the 2026-2027 school year.

Sign up: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/teacher-professional-development/

10/09/2026

Get a bird’s-eye view of the magic of the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights coming to life! 🎄💡 Our lovely staff member Bridget captured a behind-the-scenes look at the Garden from a perspective most guests never get to see, a high up in the trees view of our Shady Woods garden!

Did you know our spectacular light show is brought to life by our very own Garden staff? It takes a whole lot of teamwork to make the magic happen, and we couldn’t do it without their hard work and dedication! ❤️

✨ Tickets are on sale now! Reserve your date before your preferred night sells out: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energy-garden-lights/

10/08/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎄🔔
Don’t miss The Dominion Energy Garden of Lights as the Garden transforms into an enchanting world of light, color and wonder. This nationally award-winning experience is one you won’t want to miss!

Gather your favorite people and pick your date. Spots are LIMITED and will sell out so reserve your preferred day: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energy-garden-lights/

New addition: Barks & Bulbs 🐶 – Two Nights every week! Sunday & Wednesday Sponsored by TowneBank

Thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Dominion Energy
Community Sponsor: Dollar Tree
Media Partner: 13News Now - WVEC

10/06/2026

September marked an exciting milestone as our Garden of Tomorrow Project came to life with new experiences!

Including 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮, 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙀𝙀𝘿𝙎 𝘽𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤, 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙆𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡 𝘼𝙗𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙠𝙮𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠, 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙠𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬, 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙖, and 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙨 there is so much to celebrate and explore.

This has been an incredible journey, and we couldn’t have reached this milestone without the dedication of our NBG Board of Directors, staff and the incredible support of our donors.

A special thank you to the City of Norfolk Government for your support and these great photos!

Thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsors:
🏆 Platinum: Dills Architects
🥇 Gold: Bank of America

Thank you to our Opening Weekend Celebration Sponsors:
🏆 Platinum: Dills Architects
🥇 Gold: Bank of America
🥉 Bronze: Hercules Fence, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Eide Bailly

Here’s to an exciting new chapter at Norfolk Botanical Garden! 💚

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

Website

https://linktr.ee/norfolkbotanicalgdn

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