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Garden in the Woods

Botanical garden · Native plant garden · Framingham, MA

Native Plant Trust garden in Framingham with more than 1,000 New England native species on 45 acres. Adult admission is $18, and the main path is a one-mile loop.

Garden in the Woods, Framingham, Massachusetts. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Daderot · May 2009 · Public domain
AdmissionAdults $18

Private tours must be booked at least three weeks in advance.

LocationFramingham, Massachusetts

180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Visitor notice when checked: Garden and Garden Shop closed October 19 through 23 for Night of Illumination preparations. Check the garden’s current notices.

Hours & admission

Published hours
10 AM to 5 PM daily through September 30. 10 AM to 4 PM Wednesday to Sunday from October 1 through November 22.Through November 22, 2026
Admission details
Adult $18; senior (65+) $15; student $12; youth (5-17) $8; under 5 free; Native Plant Trust members free. Free for active service members.
Parking
Unpaved lot for 42 cars, including two accessible spaces; street parking on one side when the lot is full.
Tickets and reservations
Private tours must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
Contact
508-877-7630
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Only the entrance plateau is ADA-accessible; the terrain is too steep for most wheelchairs. Cart tours are offered.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist