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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a people’s garden, a grassroots effort that began as a casual conversation between friends and evolved into the largest botanical garden in New England. Located on more than 300 acres along the MidCoast, the Gardens is a true Maine experience.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For regular season only, May 1 through October 17.
Adults: $22
Seniors & Veterans: $18
Children (3-17): $10
Children under 3: Free
Family (2 adults, 2 children): $55
Members are free.
Free for active military.
132 Botanical Gardens Drive
Boothbay, ME, 04537
(207) 633-8000
We thank you for following our garden etiquette during your visit for the safety and enjoyment of all guests. We reserve the right to remove any individuals who act in violation of our policies and guidelines.
Many of our gardens are full sun—sunscreen, hats and sunglasses will keep you protected on your visit.
Our paths are accessible and easy to walk, but the Gardens is many acres. Wear comfortable shoes for an enjoyable visit.
Maine woods can be buggy, so plan ahead.
Refillable water bottles are a sustainable way to stay hydrated. We have multiple filling stations.
Take your memories home with you—take plenty of photos to share. #MaineGardens
Per State of Maine CDC guidelines, we require visitors to wear face coverings when indoors or outside when social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Only service animals, as protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are allowed at the Gardens.
Smoking, vaping, and other recreational drug usage is prohibited while at the Gardens.
Frisbee, ball playing, kite flying, etc. are not permitted.
Gardens are rejuvenating spaces—feel free to leave your worries at the door.
Our buildings and central gardens are ADA compliant, making them fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. The terrain in the remainder of the campus varies – the paths range from pavers and compacted-gravel walkways to trails through wooded areas.
Electric scooters are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis at the front desk in the Visitor Center. Rentals are $8 for nonmembers and $6 for members. We also have wheelchairs available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis — simply ask at the front desk when checking in. For more information, call our offices at (207) 633-8000, or visit the front desk in the Visitor Center.
From cultured gardens and swaths of native plants to woodland and wetland trails traversing our 300 acres on the coast of Maine, there is so much to see and explore with the entire family.
From botanically-inspired art and photography to sculpture artfully settled into garden beds and on lawns, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens has an expansive and ever-changing collection of botanical art and related exhibits.
The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to inspire meaningful connections among people, plants, and nature through horticulture, education, and research.
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