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Memphis Botanic Garden
If you're looking for that perfect place to stop and smell the roses, perhaps it's time you stopped by the Memphis Botanic Garden. It's your chance to experience the quiet tranquility of one of the Mid-South's finest horticultural attractions. Memphis Botanic Garden encompasses over 96 acres of sweeping vistas, lakes and woodlands, display gardens and the renowned Japanese Garden of Tranquility, the Sensory Garden and much more.
This community gem serves over 35,000 area children annually and sees over 150,000 visitors.
Recent News
TROLLS: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo to Open at Memphis Botanic Garden Presented by International Paper
TROLLS: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo to Open at Memphis Botanic Garden Presented by International Paper A whimsical outdoor art exhibition made of all reclaimed wood exploring folklore, poetry, and the human relationship to nature is set to open…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden to Debut New Outdoor Reading Adventure
Memphis, TN – Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the introduction of a Storybook Trail in the Urban Home Garden beginning this September. The Storybook Trail features “Lola Plants a Garden” by Anna McQuinn on…
Read More »The Food Truck Garden Party Series Returns to the Memphis Botanic Garden!
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the return of the Food Truck Garden Party series in 2024. Slated for May 8, June 12, September 11, and October 9 from 5-8 pm, the Garden will be open for extended hours for…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden Announces Opening Date for Youth Education and Tropical Plant House
To be dedicated in honor of former Mayor and long-time MBG Board Member – Jim Strickland Memphis, TN - The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) today announced that its new Youth Education and Tropical Plant House will be dedicated and opened to the…
Read More »Spring is in the Air at the Garden: Returning Event Series Highlights Seasonal Blooms 2024
Memphis, TN - The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the return of Spring Blooms at the Garden, a weekly event series featuring seasonal flowers at the Garden each Saturday from March 30 to April 27. Take in the tulips, awe at the…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden Executive Director to Retire in 2024
Memphis, TN — The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) on Feb 1st, announced Executive Director 'Michael Allen' will retire from the Garden and full time work effective June 30, 2024. In his role as Executive Director, he has served the Garden with…
Read More »Holiday Wonders at The Garden 2023
Outdoor Holiday Fun For All Ages! The event caters to families, couples, and groups for an unforgettable outdoor holiday experience and features themed evenings, a central location, free parking, timed entry, and outdoor fun. This unique and…
Read More »Holiday Wonders At The Garden To Return Brighter And More Colorful In 2023
The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce details and dates for its annual Holiday Wonders at the Garden seasonal light exhibition, including a new partnership with Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW). “We are grateful to MLGW…
Read More »Family Campfire Parties Warm Up the Fall Schedule at the Garden!
Memphis, TN - The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to host two campfire nights at the Garden this fall. The Family Campfire Party, perfect for families with children, is happening Friday, October 6, from 6-8:30 pm, and Date Night Campfire…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden to Host Its Annual Fall Plant Sale October 2023!
Memphis, TN - Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) will host its annual Fall Plant Sale October 5-7 at the Nursery at the Garden. The sale is open to MBG Members only on October 5 from 1-5 pm and is free and open to the public on October 6 and 7 from 9 am-5…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden Celebrates Its 70th Birthday with a 1970’s Themed Party This June
Memphis, TN - The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce it will host Groovy Garden Party on June 16 from 6:30-9:30 pm in honor of its 70th anniversary this year. The event features cocktails popular in the 1970’s, music, and…
Read More »New Youth Education and Tropical Plants Glasshouse to be Built at Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis, TN – The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved moving forward with a new Youth Education and Tropical Plants Glasshouse. This will be the second project (of four) undertaken as part of…
Read More »Live At The Garden Announces 2023 Concert Lineup
Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is proud to announce the lineup for this year’s annual Live at the Garden concert series, presented by Regions Bank, taking place in the Radians Amphitheater. The series will kick off June 3 with country vocal trio…
Read More »Twilight Thursdays Returns to the Memphis Botanic Garden!
Memphis, TN – Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the return of Twilight Thursdays this May through October. Every Thursday from May 11 through October 26, from 5-8 pm, the Garden will be open for extended hours for visitors to…
Read More »Rich Soil at the Garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden
Join us at the Garden to cover our fourth seasonal exhibition before it opens. Rich Soil at the Garden was created by American artist Kristine Mays and features 29 sculptures in seven groupings placed throughout the 96-acre grounds of the Garden. …
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden Announces Rich Soil at the Garden Exhibition Details and Programming
Memphis Botanic Garden Announces Rich Soil at the Garden Exhibition Details & Programming Rich Soil at the Garden Presented by Bank of America Opens on May 5, 2023 The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) today announced further details and…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden - Yoshino Cherry Trees Are Blooming on Cherry Road
Yoshino Cherry Trees Are Blooming on Cherry Road One of the Memphis Botanic Garden’s favorite features, the Yoshino Cherry Trees (scientific name Prunus x yedoensis) lining Cherry Road in front of the Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) are now in…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden : Announces New Seasonal Exhibitfor Spring 2023
The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) today announced that it will host its fourth in a series of seasonal exhibits beginning in the spring of 2023, Rich Soil at the Garden. Building upon the success of its 2017 Big Bugs at the Garden, 2018/2019 Origami…
Read More »Incognito Art Auction And Gala Returns to the Memphis Botanic Garden this January
Think positive, stay happy and test negative Go Corona Good Morning Good Morning, The Memphis Botanic Garden is pleased to announce the Incognito Art Auction & Gala will return again in 2023. The artwork is on view January 9-27 in the…
Read More »Plein Air Exhibition On View Through December 30 atthe Memphis Botanic Garden
Plein Air Exhibition On View Through December 30 atthe Memphis Botanic Garden The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the Plein Air Exhibition is now on view through December 30, in their Visitors Center. This fall MBG invited…
Read More »Memphis Botanic Garden Announces Next Capital Campaign
Building upon recent momentum, the Memphis Botanic Garden today announces its next capital campaign: Rooted at Park and Cherry. Four projects, each to be completed by December 2024, are envisioned with proceeds from this $5 million campaign. A…
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