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The Garden at Elm Bank

Display garden · Wellesley, MA

Garden run by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, with historic and modern landscapes and seasonal plantings. Open April to November; paid entry.

The Garden at Elm Bank, Wellesley, Massachusetts. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Sculptor Martin Milmore (1844-1883); photograph by Daderot · 1864 · Public domain
AdmissionAdults $14; youth $5

Timed tickets are required during special events and festivals.

LocationWellesley, Massachusetts

900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

HoursSee published hours below

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

Hours & admission

Published hours
Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (last entry 6:15); Fri-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (last entry 4:15). Closes early some days for private events.April 1 - November 24, 2026
Admission details
Pay at the Gatehouse: adults $14, youth 3-17 $5, kids 2 and under free, MHS members free. EBT or WIC card: $5 per adult (up to 2), children free.
Parking
Free parking in the dedicated Garden Parking lot.
Tickets and reservations
Timed tickets are required during special events and festivals.
Contact
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482

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

Buildings, grounds and gardens are accessible with paved and crushed-stone paths.

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