Hours, Admission, Directions

Hours

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and June 19, 2010 for Rhapsody in Bloom. Standard fees, times, and passes may be temporarily suspended for special events.

Outdoor Garden Hours April - September                  8 a.m. - 8 p.m. October                                   9 a.m. - 6 p.m. November - March                9 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Growing Gifts Shop Hours Monday - Saturday                            10 a.m - 4 p.m. Sunday                                               10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bolz Conservatory Hours Monday - Saturday                10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday                                    10 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Schumacher Horticultural Library Hours Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

admission

Standard fees, times, and passes may be temporarily suspended for special events.

Note: During Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies admission to the Bolz Conservatory is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12, and free for children 2 and under, and members of the Olbrich Botanical Society. The outdoor gardens are always free.

Outdoor Garden Admission Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

Bolz Conservatory Admission General public - $1 Children 5 & under - free Olbrich Botanical Society members - free Admission is free to the general public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., except during Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies from July 16 through August 10.

 

Accessibility

Olbrich Botanical Gardens' outdoor gardens and Bolz Conservatory are wheelchair and stroller accessible. House wheelchairs and electric scooters are available in Olbrich's lobby. All entrances are equipped with power doors and all restrooms are handicapped accessible. Service animals are allowed in the Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory.

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Olbrich Tram

Olbrich's 12-passenger tram provides free rides around the 16-acre outdoor gardens, primarily for visitors needing assistance. The eco-friendly electric tram meets standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act and has been modified to accommodate a person in a wheelchair.

It travels in a circular route around the Gardens, with riders getting on and off at a number of stops to enjoy Olbrich's many gardens. As they ride, passengers hear an interpretive message about Olbrich's history, gardens, and sustainable gardening practices.

Tram Hours

May 1 - 31	June 1 - August 31	September 1 - October 18
Weekends	Daily	Weekends
10 am-5 pm	10 am-5 pm	10 am-5 pm

 

Directions

By Car:

From Downtown Madison   |   From Middleton
From the Southeast Via 90 (Chicago, Beloit, Janesville)
From the East via 94 (Milwaukee)
From the North via 90/94

Parking:
Car and bus parking is free for all visitors. Handicap parking stalls are available near the main entrance. Groups should plan to disembark from buses at the front entrance and then park the bus in the rear parking area near the playground equipment.

By Madison Metro:

Weekdays, served by routes 3, 37, 38
Weekends, served by routes 7, 16
Madison Metro

By Bike:

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is located on the Capital City Bike trail about 3 miles from downtown Madison.
Get Capital City Trail map