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Hours, Admission, Directions Due to ongoing reconstruction of Atwood Avenue, lane closures may impact your route to the Gardens if you arrive by car or bicycle. Visit City Engineering's project page for up-to-date information on traffic changes. NOTE ON PARKING: If available parking is limited when you visit, please reference this map of alternative parking locations within a half-mile radius. Etiquette Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a living museum and a source of serenity for many visitors. Please observe the following Etiquette Guidelines during your visit.
Hours
Standard fees, times, and passes may be temporarily suspended for special events and exhibits.
admission
Standard fees, times, and passes may be temporarily suspended for special events and exhibits. Annual Exhibit Fees The Bolz Conservatory has increased admission rates during the Gardens' annual exhibits. February - Orchid Escape Exhibit March - Spring Flower Show July/August - Blooming Butterflies Exhibit December - Holiday Express Train Show $8 - General Public $5 - Children (ages 6-12) FREE - 5 & under FREE - Olbrich Members (Adult & Child) The outdoor gardens are always free.
Closures
Standard fees, times, and passes may be temporarily suspended for special events and exhibits.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens' outdoor gardens and Bolz Conservatory are wheelchair and stroller accessible. House wheelchairs and electric scooters are available in Olbrich's lobby. Pets are not allowed, however, service animals are welcome in the Botanical Center, Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory. More Accessibility Information
Olbrich's eco-friendly electric tram provides free guided tours around the 16-acre outdoor gardens for visitors, primarily those needing assistance, on a first-come, first-served basis. The tram travels in a designated continuous circular route, as tram drivers share interpretive information with the riders via a pre-recorded interpretive message and supplemental narration about Olbrich's history, gardens, and sustainable gardening practices. Tram cannot be reserved by individuals or groups. Tram tours and services are subject to cancellation due to weather, vehicle maintenance, or at Olbrich's discretion. Donations welcome. Tram runs between the hours of 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Last tram tour of the day leaves at 4:30 p.m. Tram Availability :
Strollers Strollers are allowed in Olbrich's Outdoor Gardens. At times, when the Bolz Conservatory is very crowded, visitors may be asked to leave their strollers outside the Conservatory. Strollers are not allowed in Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies or Olbrich's Holiday Express.
Directions Address: 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Phone: 608-246-4550 By Car: From
Downtown Madison By Madison Metro: Weekdays, served by routes 3, 37, 38 By Bike: Olbrich Botanical Gardens is located on the
Capital City Bike trail about 3 miles from downtown Madison.
PARKING Parking is free for all visitors. The public parking lot surrounding Olbrich Botanical Gardens offers 210 spaces including (12) fully accessible parking spaces near the main building entrance. With other community events happening in the surrounding area simultaneously with the Gardens' programming, parking lots may fill up at times, so having an alternate plan before arriving is the best strategy! Note: If available parking is limited when you visit, please reference this map of alternative parking locations within a half-mile radius of the Gardens. Alternate Public Parking Lots & Street Parking Options
Skip the parking scramble!
During the Gardens’ larger events, Park Rangers will be onsite to help organize parking and assist our visitors. Be sure to thank our Park Rangers for supporting the Gardens! Questions or concerns regarding parking? Send an email to olbrichinformation@cityofmadison.com and Olbrich’s staff will direct this feedback to the appropriate parties.
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens is operated as a public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the Olbrich Botanical Society.
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