Due to substantial transmission of Covid-19 in Lincoln County, we ask all guests to wear a mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Advance tickets are required for admission.
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.
Advance tickets are required.
The Gardens is open rain or shine.
Adults: $22
Seniors & Veterans: $18
Children (3-17): $10
Children under 3: Free
Family (2 adults, 2 children): $55
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132 Botanical Gardens Drive
Boothbay, ME, 04537
(207) 633-8000
The Market
May 1-Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Grab-and-go lunches and snacks
Kitchen Garden Café & Snack Shack
Closed for the season
Sit down restaurant service closed for the season
The Gardens is open rain or shine. General admission tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. For this reason, we recommend waiting until closer to your arrival date to purchase tickets.
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 non-vaccinated visitors to wear face coverings when indoors. For fully vaccinated guests, masks are optional.
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. Our shuttle runs continuously throughout the day; please check with the front desk upon arrival for a map of shuttle stop locations.
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.
Our one-hour accessible cart tours are led by trained Gardens’ docents, rain or shine, on our quiet electric cart. The cart can accommodate up to five (5) people. Seating preference is decided on a first-come-first-served basis. These tours are a wonderful opportunity for those who may not otherwise be able to walk the Gardens.
Registration is required ahead of time on our website. Admission to the Gardens is not included in the cost of the tour.
Explore our more than 300 acres of gardens and natural spaces, from the Native Butterfly and Moth House to the Bibby and Harold Alfond Children’s Garden or Giles Rhododendron and Perennial Garden. See our gardens.
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. See our 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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