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The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Arboretum · Botanical garden · Lexington, KY

A 100-acre public garden on the University of Kentucky campus with a native plant walk, horticultural gardens and a children's garden. Grounds are free.

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Daderot · October 2012 · CC0
AdmissionFree; children's garden $4

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LocationLexington, Kentucky

500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503

HoursSee published hours below

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

Visitor notice when checked: Children's Garden, parking lot and restrooms closed Saturdays Oct 10 and Oct 24 (UK home games). Check the garden’s current notices.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Grounds daily, dawn to dusk. Visitor Center Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children's Garden Wed-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (fall hours).Children's Garden: through October 31, 2026
Admission details
The Arboretum and visitor center are free; the Kentucky Children's Garden is $4 (under 2 free).
Contact
(859) 257-6955
500 Alumni Drive
Lexington, KY 40503

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source

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

Access & getting there

Accessibility details have not been recorded for this garden. Check the official visitor information for surfaces, slopes, step-free routes, facilities and equipment.

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