The Missouri Botanical Garden is a beautiful location for photography. We welcome visitor snapshots; individual, family, engagement and senior class portraits; and other photography or portraiture intended for personal use only (i.e., not for commercial use).
FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL
- Stay on pathways and mowed lawn areas. Do not walk in mulched or planted garden beds.
- Please leave flowers and plants for everyone to enjoy. Do not collect or remove seeds, flowers, fruits and vegetables, plant labels, etc. Please also refrain from bringing any plant material into the Garden to prevent potential contamination of our living collections.
- No music.
- No soliciting or unauthorized vending is permitted. View the Garden’s Solicitation Policy.
LICENSING AND PRIVACY
- Photos and videos are not to be sold or used for any commercial purposes without advanced project review and authorization; projects will be approved on a case-by-case basis and will occasion fees. Contact the Public Relations Department at pr@mobot.org.
- If a visitor is asked by another person not to take pictures of that person or others accompanying that person, the request must be honored to protect personal rights of privacy. If a picture has already been taken, it must be deleted upon request.
PROPS, ATTIRE, AND CLOTHING CHANGES
- Shirts and shoes are required at all times.
- In respect to all Garden visitors, patrons wearing articles of clothing that may be taken as profane, vulgar, racist, sexist, or sexually suggestive, including slogans/illustrations, may be asked to change clothing before entering the Garden.
- Clothing changes are discouraged and are not permitted outdoors.
- Clothing changes for small children connected to activities at the Garden or Children's Garden are permitted only in public restroom stalls.
- Rolling racks, stands, and props are prohibited.
Regular Garden admission applies for all individuals.
Wedding/formal photos and commercial/drone photos are subject to additional requirements. Please see the policies below for more information.
Formal and Group Photography Commercial and Drone Photography