Brincka Cross Gardens
Michigan City, INDisplay garden
County-owned four-acre garden with hostas, daffodils, crabapples and magnolias set in 21 acres of woods; free, open dawn to dusk.
Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit
Botanical gardens in Indiana.
8 gardens in Indiana checked against official websites: 3 display gardens, 3 conservatorys, 2 botanical gardens. Most are listed in or near Michigan City, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis. 2 list free general entry and 4 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.Gardens near South Bend
8 gardens
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Fort Wayne, INConservatory
City-run conservatory in Fort Wayne with showcase exhibits and seasonal displays. Open Tuesday to Sunday; late hours on Thursday.
Adults $7; youth $5See admission detailsPlan a visit
Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens
Indianapolis, INConservatory · Display garden
Indianapolis conservatory with a tropical collection and an outdoor Sunken Garden. The conservatory charges admission; the Sunken Garden is free.
Conservatory $5See admission detailsPlan a visit
Hayes Arboretum
Richmond, INArboretum
Arboretum in Richmond, Indiana with 330 acres and 16 miles of trail, plus a nature center and auto tour. No entry fee; hours change by season.
FreeSee admission detailsPlan a visit
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
Evansville, INBotanical garden
A 45-acre zoo and botanic garden in Evansville with the Amazonia rain forest and a winter orchid show; open daily 9 am to 4 pm.
Adults $9–$11See admission detailsPlan a visit
Minnetrista
Muncie, INDisplay garden
Forty-acre campus in Muncie with Oakhurst Gardens, a Nature Area, a museum and historic homes. Garden and nature area hours change by season.
Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit
Potawatomi Conservatories
South Bend, INConservatory
Conservatories in Potawatomi Park, South Bend, with tropical plants and a Desert Dome of succulents. Paid entry; hours are longer outside summer.
Admission variesSee admission detailsPlan a visit
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Elkhart, INBotanical garden
A 36-acre botanic garden in Elkhart with more than 24 themed gardens around water features; open year-round, last entry 30 minutes before close.
Adults $10See admission detailsPlan a visit
A useful list, with clear limits.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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