Starting on Wednesday, June 4th, the Kentucky Children's Garden hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets are no longer sold after 3:30 pm.

Grandparent's Appreciation Day June 14th! You and your grandchild can receive free admission to the Kentucky Children’s Garden on Saturday, June 14th, 2025! Tickets available at the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center for one adult and one child.

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Showcasing Kentucky Landscapes

The Arboretum is a 100-acre public garden located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. Our mission is to showcase Kentucky landscapes and serve as a resource center for environmental and horticultural education, research and conservation.

Visit

Our unique features include the Walk Across Kentucky, a diverse native plant collection and living museum; the Kentucky Children's Garden, designed to share the joy and wonder of nature; and our Horticultural Gardens, which boast year-round color.

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Resources & Information

We offer a variety of educational information and resources to supplement your visit, including articles, videos, activities and access to Arboretum Explorer, a database that can be used to further explore our plants and learn more about The Arboretum.

Explore Our Resources

M-G CAFE student Lily Cruse works in with the flowers as an intern at the Kentucky Childen's Garden

Donate & Support

The Arboretum relies on the generous support of our friends. Arboretum Friends include anyone who contributes to The Arboretum through donations or volunteering. Your support enables us to care for our plant collections, provide educational programming and more.

Support The Arboretum