9 gardens in Minnesota checked against official websites: 3 arboretums, 2 conservatorys, 2 display gardens. Most are listed in or near Saint Paul, Minneapolis, St Cloud. 4 list free general entry and 2 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.Gardens near Minneapolis
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
A zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory with a sunken garden and seasonal flower shows in St. Paul. Entry is free, with a voluntary donation suggested.
A wildflower garden and bird sanctuary in Theodore Wirth Regional Park with daily naturalist tours. Open Tuesday to Sunday during a spring-to-fall season.
Two adjacent city gardens along the Mississippi River in St. Cloud: winding paths at Munsinger and brick walkways at Clemens. Open daily, free entry, and dogs are not allowed.
A formal garden on Lake Minnetonka with perennials, annuals, ornamental trees and a gazebo, on a former estate. Open 8 AM to sunset; pets and food are not allowed.
A 400-acre nature preserve and arboretum in Brainerd and Baxter with gardens, 12 miles of trails and native habitats. Non-members pay a gate fee.
City greenhouse in Olcott Park, open since 1935, with tropical plants on view through the winter; volunteer-staffed open hours.
A 4.5-acre part of Leif Erikson Park in Duluth with over 3,000 rose bushes, a fountain and a gazebo, reached from the Lakewalk. Roses bloom late June to September.
Campus arboretum with over 2.5 miles of trails through forest and prairie areas, formal gardens and an interpretive center. Open in daylight hours all year with no admission fee.
A 1,200-acre arboretum in Chaska with maintained gardens, rare plant collections and trails. Non-members need a ticket, and advance tickets are recommended.
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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