Hours, Admission, Directions

Hours

Outdoor Garden Hours
April - September                  8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
October                                   9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November - March                9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bolz Conservatory Hours
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Growing Gifts Shop Hours
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m - 4 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Schumacher Library Hours
Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is closed:

Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve at 2 p.m.
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
June 15, 2013 for Rhapsody in Bloom

The Bolz Conservatory is closed:

July 15 & 16, 2013 in preparation for Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies
March 24 - April 4, 2014 for annual maintenance

Standard fees, times, and passes may be temporarily suspended for special events.

admission

Outdoor Garden Admission
Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

Bolz Conservatory Admission
General public admission- $2

Children 5 & under - free

Olbrich Botanical Society members - free

Admission is free to the general public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., except during Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies.

Standard fees, times, and passes may be temporarily suspended for special events.

Note: During Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies admission to the Bolz Conservatory is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12, and free for children 2 and under, and members of the Olbrich Botanical Society. The outdoor gardens are always free.

Accessibility

Olbrich Botanical Gardens' outdoor gardens and Bolz Conservatory are wheelchair and stroller accessible. House wheelchairs and electric scooters are available in Olbrich's lobby. All entrances are equipped with power doors. Restrooms will be improved during the summer of 2013. For accessibilty questions regarding restrooms, please stop by the Greeter Desk. Pets are not allowed, however, service animals are welcome in the Botanical Center, Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory.

More Accessibility Information

Olbrich Tram

Primarily for those who need assistance to view the Gardens, Olbrich's tram travels in a circular route around the Gardens, with riders getting on and off at a number of stops to enjoy Olbrich's many gardens. As they ride, the driver shares an interpretive message about Olbrich's history, gardens, and sustainable gardening practices. Donations are welcome to keep the tram accessible for all garden visitors. A donation box is located on the tram.

Tram Hours

May 1 - Memorial Day	Memorial Day - Labor Day	Labor Day - Mid-October
Weekends	Daily	Weekends
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.	10 a.m. - 5 p.m.	10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Directions

By Car:

From Downtown Madison | From Middleton
From the Southeast Via 90 (Chicago, Beloit, Janesville)
From the East via 94 (Milwaukee)
From the North via 90/94

Parking:
Car and bus parking is free for all visitors. Handicap parking stalls are available near the main entrance. Groups should plan to disembark from buses at the front entrance and then park the bus in the rear parking area near the playground equipment.

By Madison Metro:

Weekdays, served by routes 3, 37, 38
Weekends, served by routes 7, 16
Madison Metro

By Bike:

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is located on the Capital City Bike trail about 3 miles from downtown Madison.
Get Capital City Trail map