OPENING FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Tickets are on sale to MHS Members NOW! Tickets will be released to the public on Thursday, August 13 at 10am.
Experience a stunning field of thousands of blooming sunflowers available for display and pick-your-own. Join us at the Garden at Elm Bank to be a part of one of the newest and closest sunflower fields to Boston. Admission includes pick-your-own sunflower stems, access to the display area, and access to the 36-acre Garden at Elm Bank.
Through educational programming like Sunflower Spectacular, Massachusetts Horticultural Society advances the art and science of horticulture to help people lead healthier and happier lives. MHS looks forward to welcoming thousands of guests to experience firsthand the joy of horticulture this summer and throughout the Garden Season.
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Sunflower Spectacular will begin on Friday, August 14. Peak bloom is expected to land between August 16-18. Sunflowers are currently expected to bloom through August 23, creating a succession of blooms and colors throughout the festival. Closing date will be finalized based on flowering and availability.
Tickets will be on sale through Sunday, August 23. If we extend Sunflower Spectacular, more tickets will be released, and we will announce it in our email newsletter and on our social media. Closing date will be finalized based on flowering and availability.
The Garden at Elm Bank is a 36-acre garden, featuring over 20 acres of cultivated garden areas. The pick-your-own sunflower field is about a quarter-mile walk from the entrance, access by both paved road and grass paths.
General Admission to the Garden is reserved for MHS Members. MHS Members who wish to visit the Garden may do so for free as part of their membership benefit. They do not have to reserve admission if they are visiting for display-only.
During Sunflower Spectacular, our General Admission discounts do not apply.
Thank you for your support of MHS's programs, which promotes our mission of changing lives through horticulture.
Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required and can be purchased on this page (masshort.org/sunflower-spectacular) starting Thursday, August 13.
No, tickets will not be sold on site. You must purchase tickets in advance at masshort.org/sunflower-spectacular. Tickets will be available on this page starting Thursday, August 13.
Paid admission includes 3 pick-your-own sunflower stems:
Adults $20
Children 3-17 $10
Members + Member Children $5
MHS Members who wish to visit the Garden may do so for free as part of their membership benefit. They do not have to reserve admission if they are visiting for display-only.
Each time slot has a limited number of tickets. You may purchase as many general admission tickets that are available in your chosen slot. We are unable to offer group ticket discounts for this event.
Members: Individual Members can purchase 1 ticket at the Member rate; Dual Members may purchase 2 tickets at the Member rate; Supporter Members and above may purchase 4 tickets at the Member rate.
Additional tickets should be purchased at the non-member rate. If you wish to upgrade your membership to purchase more tickets, please contact membership@masshort.org during weekday office hours.
Children under 2 are free, but please include free "Kids 2 and under" tickets in your ticket reservation. Please note: stems are not included with free admission.
Display-only (no stems): MHS Members who wish to visit the Garden may do so for free as part of their membership benefit. You do not have to reserve admission if you are just visiting for display-only.
Sunflower stems: MHS Members who wish to pick their own stems (while supplies last) must reserve their discounted Sunflower Spectacular admission ($5 + fees).
To get your membership discount, follow these steps:
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please ensure you're able to attend your selected date and time before purchasing your tickets.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please ensure you're able to attend your selected date and time before purchasing your tickets.
Sunflower Spectacular is open rain or shine.
We recommend you arrive 5-10 minutes before your designated time. The 30-minute time slot listed on your ticket purchase is your entry window. Once you enter the event, you are welcome to stay as long as you please until the event closes for the day, which is one hour after the last entry time that day.
You are welcome to stay in the Garden until we close for the day, which is 1 hour after the last entry for that date. Visits typically last 1-2 hours to explore the pick-your-own field and the many other garden areas.
There is free paved/dirt lot parking on site. All parking is within 150 yards of the entrance.
Core garden areas are accessible by a paved road. Restrooms and buildings include ramps and accessible restrooms. Some displays and some garden paths consist of grass or crushed stone.
You're welcome to pack a picnic or boxed lunch to enjoy in the Garden during your visit. We kindly ask that you adhere to a pack-in, pack-out policy.
By entering the Garden at Elm Bank, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph, video, and audio for MHS promotional purposes.
Registered service animals are permitted. Other dogs, including support animals, are not permitted for health and safety reasons.
Experience a stunning field of thousands of blooming sunflowers available for display and pick-your-own.
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