11 gardens in Michigan checked against official websites: 8 botanical gardens, 4 arboretums, 4 conservatorys. Most are listed in or near Ann Arbor, Flint, East Lansing. 4 list free general entry and 4 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.Gardens near Detroit
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
The Mott family estate in Flint, with historic buildings and gardens open to walk on a seasonal schedule. Visits involve uneven ground, and pets are not allowed.
A historic university garden and campus arboretum on the Michigan State campus, open free to everyone. Visitor parking is in Lot 62 with a pay kiosk.
A 110-acre display of annuals and perennials with bridges, pines and water features. Open Tuesday to Sunday; the season hours change on November 1.
A 105-acre botanical garden and nature preserve in Niles with gardens, woodland trails, a visitor center with galleries and a cafe. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
A 383-acre preserve in Burton with a 116-acre accredited arboretum, gardens and over 7 miles of trails. Grounds open daily; the visitor center has set hours.
Grand Rapids site with themed gardens, a tropical conservatory and outdoor sculpture on more than 150 acres. Adults pay $25; open year-round.
Michigan State University garden in Tipton with a conservatory, bonsai courtyard and sky walk. Open Tuesday to Sunday; adults pay $10.
University of Michigan botanical garden in Ann Arbor with a conservatory, a prairie labyrinth and a children's garden. Free admission; closed Mondays.
University of Michigan arboretum in Ann Arbor of 123 acres with trails, gardens, meadows, river access and a large historic peony collection. Open daily and free.
A 48-acre Hillsdale College arboretum with trails, ponds, a waterfall and a children's garden, open every day from dawn to dusk.
Taylor gardens and woodland trails around an open-air conservatory that is a one-third-scale replica of the Belle Isle one. Free to visit from dawn to dusk unless an event is held.
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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