Tucson Botanical Gardens
Your Urban Oasis
in the heart of Tucson
Opening soon
Yume Japanese Gardens
A Tucson Botanical Gardens Experience
Opening to the public October 11, 2026
In the Galleries
Oct 1–Jan 17 Garden Sculpture
Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures
LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination
Tickets are on sale now! Experience over 1 million twinkling lights, dancing trees, and glowing luminarias.
LightsUp!
LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination
November 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – January 10, 2027 @ 9:30 pm
October 1 – May 31
Butterfly Magic
Special Hours:
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
7 days a week
The COX Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion is our tropical greenhouse featuring hundreds of butterflies that flutter around you as you walk, tropical plants not easily seen in the Southwest, and dazzling, showy orchids from around the world.
As Southern Arizona’s only tropical butterfly exhibit, we are honored to have set the standard for how these amazing species can and should be experienced. A staple of Tucson, it’s a must-see!
Classes & Events
We offer a variety of classes & events ranging in topics from gardening, wellness, art, nature, and ecology. Check out what we have coming up and learn something new!
Classes, Nature & Ecology
Sky Island FotoFauna: A 2-part Backyard Wildlife Camera Workshop
October 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Classes, Wellness
Canceled Crafting Autumn Equinox Mists: A Sensory Welcome to Fall
October 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Family
Garden Story Time: When Butterflies Cross the Sky
October 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Classes, Gardening
DIY Desert Garden Design: 6-part series
October 9 @ 9:00 am – November 13 @ 11:30 am
– Yvonne A.
The Tucson Botanical Garden is a lovely hideaway in the middle of Tucson. It is a quaint and peaceful. I could see myself going there for a cup of tea with a friend.
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Weddings & Events
Our beautiful garden setting is the ideal location for any event: weddings, memorials, corporate events, or private parties. Let us help you create a memorable and unique event.
– Shawna L.
Awesome place to admire all of the wonders of nature that Tucson has to offer! Always a pleasure! The Butterflies were amazing!! Be sure to check out the gift shop for some wonderful take a ways to remember your visit!
