Boerner Botanical Gardens opens for 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1

FOX6 News Digital Team
<div>Boerner Botanical Gardens</div>
Boerner Botanical Gardens

HALES CORNERS, Wis. - Milwaukee County Parks announced on Tuesday, April 30 that Boerner Botanical Gardens will officially open for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1.

A news release said, "Thousands of plants bring the seasons to life at the Botanical Gardens, with colorful and fragrant displays laid out in 12 formal gardens. Explore a rose garden, peony garden and daylily garden; stroll under blossoming crabapples; and enjoy the view while at an event in the Garden Room."

Boerner Botanical Gardens is located just 15 minutes outside of Milwaukee in the Village of Hales Corners.

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Hours of Operation

Botanical Gardens

  • Nov. 1 – April 30: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days a week

  • May 1 – Sept. 10:  8 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week

  • Sept. 11 – Oct. 31: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.,  7 days a week

Education & Visitor Center

  • May 1 – Oct. 31: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days a week

  • Nov. 1 – April 30: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday only

Garden House*

  • May 1 – Oct. 31: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week

  • Nov. 1 – April 30: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., 7 days a week

  • *Hours may vary due to special events or rentals

Margie's Children's Garden**

  • May 1 – Aug. 31: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week**

  • Sept. 1 – Oct. 31: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days a week

  • Nov. 1 – April 30: CLOSED

**Thursday nights, in preparation for Concerts in The Gardens, the Children's Garden closes for the day at 4 p.m.

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Admission prices (May 1 - Oct. 31)

Milwaukee County Resident, with ID
Adult (18-59) - $8.00
Senior Adult (60+) - $6.00
Junior (3-12) - $6.00
Adult (Group of 20+) - $7.00 (per person)
Junior (Group of 20+) - $5.00 (per person)

Non-Milwaukee County Resident
Adult (18+) - $9.00
Junior (3-12) - $6.00
Adult (Group of 20+) - $8.00 (per person)
Junior (Group of 20+) - $6.00 (per person)
Fee Regardless of Residency, with ID

Student (any age) - $6.00
Military (Veteran or Active Duty) - $6.00
Person with Disability - $6.00
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Member - Free
American Horticultural Society Member* - Free

*Note: Each AHS card will admit only the individual whose name is listed on the card and one other person. In the case of a family, couple, or household membership card that does not list individual names, the Botanical Gardens will admit a total of two of the members. A photo ID is required.

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