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The Botanic Garden of Smith College

Botanical garden · Arboretum · Conservatory · Northampton, MA

Northampton college garden with a 12,000-square-foot conservatory, about 6 acres of outdoor gardens and a 127-acre campus arboretum. Free and open daily.

The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Daderot · April 2015 · CC0
AdmissionFree garden entry

Group tours: schedule guided tours at least four weeks ahead and unguided tours two weeks ahead.

LocationNorthampton, Massachusetts

16 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063

HoursSee published hours below

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

Visitor notice when checked: Lyman Plant House & Conservatory closed Nov. 26 and 27 and during the Smith College winter break. Check the garden’s current notices.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Lyman Plant House & Conservatory daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (hours change during the annual flower show). Campus arboretum and gardens open daily year-round.
Admission details
Free and open to the public year round.
Parking
Two visitor spaces and one accessible space in front of Lyman Plant House; on-street parking on Elm Street; visitor spots in the West Street garage; metered parking on Green Street.
Tickets and reservations
Group tours: schedule guided tours at least four weeks ahead and unguided tours two weeks ahead.
Contact
413-585-2742
16 College Lane
Northampton, MA 01063

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

Two accessible entrances, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, and a lift between the lower-level Church Gallery and reception. Accessible route maps at the front desk.

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