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St. Louis Shakespeare Presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tuesday, August 19


This bite-sized Shakespeare in the Park is performed by a traveling group of six actors who transform one of Shakespeare’s works into a 90-minute family friendly event at the Garden. 
 

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Extended Evening Hours

Thursdays | 5–8 p.m.


Experience enchanting evening hours in the Garden as you stroll among seasonal blooms, enjoy drinking and dining options, explore the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden, and access special programming.
 

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Garden Glow Advance Tickets Now Available

It's Glow Time! Secure your Garden Glow tickets now for the best selection and value.

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Garden Hours
  • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
    4:30 p.m. last entry


Additional Garden Hours & Information

  • The Garden closes at 3 p.m. (last entry at 2:30 p.m.) on Sunday, September 7.
  • Closed December 25
  • Save time upon entry by securing your tickets in advance. Walk-up tickets are available and can be acquired at the ticket counter on the day of your visit during operating hours. The Garden accepts cashless payments (credit/debit) only. 
  • Early Morning Walking Hours and Zoo-Museum District (ZMD) Resident Free Hours. Must show proof of membership or St. Louis City and County residency. Wednesdays and Saturdays (walking hours from 7–9 a.m.) Free St. Louis City and County resident admission from 7 a.m.–noon. Includes Children's Garden on Saturdays only.  
  • ZMD free tickets are available onsite for walk-ups only and cannot be reserved online in advance.  ZMD resident free admission is subject to availability. Free and early morning hours do not apply on holiday or event weekends, including Labor Day weekend.

 

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Beautiful events are in our nature


From corporate meetings to community gatherings to spectacular wedding receptions, our idyllic blend of natural splendor and state-of-the-art facilities makes the Garden the picture-perfect location for any special event.
 

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Tickets

Advance e-ticket purchase or reservations recommended. Walk-up tickets are available and can be acquired at the ticket counter on the day of your visit during operating hours. The Garden accepts cashless payments (credit/debit) only. Pricing below applies only to general Garden admission and does not apply for special events or festival with separate pricing.

Free for children ages 12 and under

  • $16.00

    General Admission

    Ages 13 and up Buy Tickets
  • Free

    Members Admission

    All ages Buy Tickets
  • $6.00

    STL Resident Rate

    $4.00 Seniors 65+ | Proof of residency required. Buy Tickets
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Careers at the Garden

Be a part of our legacy and help shape our future

It's an exciting time to join our team, with opportunities available across the Garden organization.

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Upcoming Events

 

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Shaw Nature Reserve Centennial Celebration


Join us throughout 2025 for special events and activities commemorating 100 years of this unique destination for all who love the great outdoors.

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Garden Guide

Every visit to the Garden represents a new opportunity to discover something you didn't know about plants and how they're connected to our lives.

MyGuide to the Garden is a new way for you to explore Garden grounds through customized tours tailored to your interests — from what's in bloom and inspiring landscapes to art and history and plant research.

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Helpful Links

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Garden’s Herbarium Goes Digital to Revolutionize Species Identification

Made possible by an anonymous $14.4 million grant—the largest to botany in recent years—this new initiative will bring 6 million plant specimens online over the next 6 years, making critical data freely accessible to scientists, conservationists, and policymakers globally.

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Location & Parking

The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily accessible from the St. Louis metro area and conveniently located near Interstate 44.

Please respect our neighbors

Due to ongoing road construction, no parking is available along Tower Grove Avenue between Shaw Blvd. and Magnolia Ave. 

Please respect our neighbors and refrain from parking on residential streets or private lots. Vehicles parked on private lots are subject to towing at the vehicle owners' expense. 

 

We kindly request all visitors to prioritize the rights of others to fully enjoy their experience in the Garden. Please be aware that the Garden reserves the right to kindly ask any visitor to depart in cases of inappropriate or offensive behavior. It is important to note that visitors will be held accountable for any damage caused to the Garden's property. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.