'Whispers of Spring' by the MHS Botanical Art & Illustration Program
On view during garden hours in the Education Building
19th Century Photographs of Elm Bank
On view during garden hours in the Education Building
April 1 - November 24, 2026
Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm, last entry at 5:30pm
Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm, last entry at 4:15pm
Excludes special events, festivals and ticket add-ons.
| Adult | Youth (3-17) | |
| General Admission | $14 | $5 |
| MHS Members | FREE | FREE |
|
EBT and WIC Card |
$5 | FREE |
Kids 2 and under are FREE
As a member of the American Horticultural Society, Massachusetts Horticultural Society accepts reciprocal memberships from gardens across the county when standard garden admission applies (not during special events). Find out if your membership is part of the AHS Garden Network.
We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming.
Card to Culture: EBT Card or WIC Card allows 2 Adults at discounted rate of $5 per person and Children (17 and younger) free during Garden Season (excludes special events, festivals and ticket add-ons). Show your card to our admissions team to receive discounted admission. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
For large groups (10+ people) looking to visit the Garden, please follow these guidelines:
We invite you to have lunch onsite. We don't have a café, so we suggest bringing bagged or box lunches.
The Crockett Garden is a patio space with bistro tables that seats about 15, there are benches and greens pace throughout the garden as well. All Garden seating spaces and picnic areas are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Folding tables, pop-up tents, large coolers, and additional setup items such as décor, tablecloths, or other event materials are not permitted onsite unless a garden space is reserved. . If you'd like to look at renting a space or a classroom, please inquire here.
Pricing
We do offer a group admission discount for 10+ nonmembers, it would be $12 instead of $14 per adult for General Admission. Any add-ons or special event pricing does not apply.
Group Admission invoices must be paid 7 days in advance via credit card and are non-refundable or adjustable for missing persons. You can update your headcount until that 7-day mark.
Please email adush@masshort.org to inquire about Group Admission pricing.
Excludes special events, festivals and ticket add-ons.
| Adult | Youth (3-17) | |
| General Admission | $14 | $5 |
| MHS Members | FREE | FREE |
|
EBT and WIC Card |
$5 | FREE |
Kids 2 and under are FREE
As a member of the American Horticultural Society, Massachusetts Horticultural Society accepts reciprocal memberships from gardens across the county when standard garden admission applies (not during special events). Find out if your membership is part of the AHS Garden Network.
We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming.
Card to Culture: EBT Card or WIC Card allows 2 Adults at discounted rate of $5 per person and Children (17 and younger) free during Garden Season (excludes special events, festivals and ticket add-ons). Show your card to our admissions team to receive discounted admission. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
For large groups (10+ people) looking to visit the Garden, please follow these guidelines:
We invite you to have lunch onsite. We don't have a café, so we suggest bringing bagged or box lunches.
The Crockett Garden is a patio space with bistro tables that seats about 15, there are benches and greens pace throughout the garden as well. All Garden seating spaces and picnic areas are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Folding tables, pop-up tents, large coolers, and additional setup items such as décor, tablecloths, or other event materials are not permitted onsite unless a garden space is reserved. . If you'd like to look at renting a space or a classroom, please inquire here.
Pricing
We do offer a group admission discount for 10+ nonmembers, it would be $12 instead of $14 per adult for General Admission. Any add-ons or special event pricing does not apply.
Group Admission invoices must be paid 7 days in advance via credit card and are non-refundable or adjustable for missing persons. You can update your headcount until that 7-day mark.
Please email adush@masshort.org to inquire about Group Admission pricing.
The Garden at Elm Bank is located on the Elm Bank Reservation at 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482. The public reservation, roads, and trails are managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Please see their website for more information.
Garden Visitors: Once you enter Elm Bank Reservation, follow signs for the Garden at Elm Bank and park in the dedicated Garden Parking lot.
Putnam Building: Follow signs for the Putnam Building by continuing along the road until you see a greenhouse on the right.
Please help us in our work to keep the Garden at Elm Bank beautiful by staying on paths.
Refrain from climbing trees, stepping in gardens, or wading in pools.
No dogs, bikes, scooters or sports equipment are allowed in the Garden at Elm Bank.
Respect the wildlife.
Drones or any other form of UAV are not allowed on MHS’s property.
Small picnics are allowed on site, we offer picnic tables and benches throughout the garden as well as bistro seating in the Jim Crockett Memorial Garden. Please see our Group Admission policy.
Please help us keep the site clean by disposing of all trash and litter.
By entering the Garden at Elm Bank, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph and video for MHS promotional purposes.
Please be respectful of private events by not interrupting or taking photos.
Parking lots are available on-site, parking is free for Garden visitors.
Private photography includes all who wish to use the Garden at Elm Bank as a backdrop or setting for their portrait or commercial photography—even if the photographer is not a professional. All sessions must be pre-arranged with the Guest Experience department.
The Garden at Elm Bank engage guests with the importance of plants, gardens and natural landscapes. Home to family programs, hands-on workshops, and flower festivals, the Garden inspires educational and rewarding horticultural experiences.
Seasonal displays of plants, flowers and trees provide a beautiful setting for gatherings, walks, picnics, and more. The buildings, grounds and gardens of Elm Bank are accessible with paved and crushed-stone paths.
Massachusetts Horticultural Society helps people change their lives and communities for the better through growing plants together.
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