Norfolk Botanical Garden

Norfolk Botanical Garden Norfolk Botanical Garden represents more than 65 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. We also have 95 species of birds and 40 kinds of butterflies.
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Our mission is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action & inspire through education & connection to nature. Norfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175 acre garden is home to 53 distinctive themed gardens, including our World of Wonders, A Children's Adventure Garden - a 3-ac

re garden where kids explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment โ€“ all while having fun! Our latest garden is our O'Connor Grain & Hop Garden. Norfolk Botanical Garden is managed by the Norfolk Botanical Garden Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported by donations, membership dues, admissions & program fees. Norfolk Botanical Garden is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Theme Gardens include:
All American Selections Display Garden
Annette Kagan Healing Garden
Baker Overlook
Bicentennial Rose Garden
Border Walk
Bristow Butterfly Garden
Circle Garden
Hunter Savage Colonial Herb Garden
Conifer Garden
Enchanted Forest
Fern Glade
Figure Eight Garden
Flowering Arboretum
Four Seasons Garden and Wildflower Meadow
Fragrance Garden
Hofheimer Camellia Garden
Holly Garden and Turner Sculpture Garden
Hummingbird Garden
Japanese Garden
Kaufman Hydrangea Garden
Matson Garden
Mirror Lake
NATO Overlook
O'Connor Grain & Hop Garden
Potager Kitchen Garden
Purity Garden
Renaissance Garden
Rhododendron Glade
Sarah Lee Baker Perennial Garden
Sensory Garden
Statuary Vista
Sunken Garden
The Shady Woods
Tropical Display House
Tropical Garden
Virginia Native Plant Garden
Winter Garden
WOW Children's Garden
WPA Memorial Garden

Adults $16, Seniors and Military $14 Children & Youth (3-17 $14 and Toddlers (2 and under) are FREE with Parent or Guardian. If you LOVE to visit the Garden, membership is a great deal! The Garden Family & Friends membership $150 and that admits up to six people per visit (adults, children or any combination)! https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/support/membership/

June is in full bloom, and so is Pride Month! ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒนโœจ Join us as we celebrate the vibrant diversity of both nature and our c...
06/01/2026

June is in full bloom, and so is Pride Month! ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒนโœจ

Join us as we celebrate the vibrant diversity of both nature and our community at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Our Garden paths are bursting with color, serving as a living reminder that every shade, every story, and every person belongs.

Get your tickets now with the link in our bio for an evening of connection, relaxation for Pride Yoga at Sunset in the Rose Garden on Tuesday, June 30, from 6PM to 8PM.

๐Ÿน 6PM to 7PM | Mocktail Hour
Connect with members of the NBG community and Garden leadership while enjoying a refreshing mocktail.

๐Ÿง˜ 7PM to 8PM | Sunset Yoga
Led by Carly, this all-levels yoga session invites you to unwind among the beauty of the Rose Garden as the sun begins to set.

Advanced reservations are required, and tickets include Garden admission.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is a garden for all!

Here at the Garden we have several amazing opportunities open right now. ๐ŸŒฟ Apply on our website today and come grow with...
05/29/2026

Here at the Garden we have several amazing opportunities open right now. ๐ŸŒฟ Apply on our website today and come grow with us! https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/open-positions/

Full-Time Positions:
๐Ÿ”น Assistant Manager of Biomes
๐Ÿ”น Baking & Pastry Manager
๐Ÿ”น Conservatory Technician
๐Ÿ”น Facilities Technician II
๐Ÿ”น Greenhouse Assistant
๐Ÿ”น Housekeeping Technician I
๐Ÿ”น Horticulturist I
๐Ÿ”น Senior Accounting Manager

Seasonal Positions:
๐Ÿ”นGarden Guide
๐Ÿ”นButterfly House Intern

Our Hydrangeas are blooming and other beautiful blooms here at the Garden are showing off for spring just waiting for yo...
05/28/2026

Our Hydrangeas are blooming and other beautiful blooms here at the Garden are showing off for spring just waiting for you to come find them. Stop by the Garden and step into calm. ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿชป๐ŸŒฟโœจ

Thank you for voting NBG the  #1 Butterfly House and Garden in the United States! ๐Ÿฆ‹โœจ More than 40,000 visitors experienc...
05/20/2026

Thank you for voting NBG the #1 Butterfly House and Garden in the United States! ๐Ÿฆ‹โœจ More than 40,000 visitors experience the Butterfly House each year. Mark your calendar because on June 14 the Butterfly house opens for the season during Butterfly Festival with the Butterfly Society of Virginia. A shout out to our wonderful volunteers who make this possible!

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐—น๐˜†:
https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/adopt-a-butterfly/

Your gift directly supports the Butterfly House and helps sustain the Gardenโ€™s educational programs along with important environmental stewardship and conservation efforts. ๐ŸŒฟ

Did you know you can observe the full butterfly life cycle inside the Butterfly House? From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, thereโ€™s always something amazing to discover. If youโ€™re lucky, you may even spot a butterfly emerging! ๐Ÿ›โžก๏ธ๐Ÿฆ‹

Here's a unique bloom to search for when visiting the Garden! Ford's Magnolia Trees (๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข) produce fragrant...
05/18/2026

Here's a unique bloom to search for when visiting the Garden! Ford's Magnolia Trees (๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข) produce fragrant, white cup shaped flowers from around April to May. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿค

Come find them near our Summer Butterfly House (opening June 14 during our Butterfly Festival).

05/14/2026

What a bee-utiful day! ๐Ÿ

Happy Mother's Day! Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Give the gift of endless beauty and relaxation this...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift?

Give the gift of endless beauty and relaxation this Mother's Day with a membership to Norfolk Botanical Garden. It's the gift that keeps on giving! https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/nbgmembership/

Address

6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA
23518

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17574415830

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