Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Garden Hours and Tickets

Standard Admission Fees

  • General Admission$10 + tax
  • Military (with ID) $9 + tax
  • Adults 65 & Older $9 + tax
  • Children ages 6-12 $5 + tax
  • Children 5 and Under FREE

NOTE: Ticket Prices for special events may be different.

Consider becoming a Garden member and come to the Garden as often as you like during regular operating hours.

During your visit you may be filmed, videotaped, and/or photographed by a Garden employee or contract photographer. Your admission serves as permission for the use of your image by the Garden and its constituents.

In partnership with the Museums for All initiative, Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers discounted admission for qualifying families. Special event discounts do not apply. Up to four people can use one EBT card to receive the discounted rate. Through this program, CFBG has established “A Garden for All” and will offer discounted admission for qualifying families who present a photo ID and EBT card. “A Garden for All” has been made possible by the Cornelia “Neill” Bullock Wilkins Charitable Endowment Fund – Seniors and Community Grants Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Please note that P-EBT or Pandemic EBT does not qualify. The EBT cardholder MUST be present to qualify. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the Garden.  For a list of those who partner with Museums for All click here.

Admission: $3 per person + tax. Children under 5 enter for FREE.

Group Rates

Groups of 25 or more paying visitors receive a discounted rate when they schedule a Garden visit in advance:

  • Adults: $8.00
  • Children: $4.00

To accommodate all of our guests, we request that groups of 10 or more children, or 25 or more adults, pre-schedule their visit via email to Barbara Goldentyer, Environmental Education Manager or call (910) 486-0221 x 43.

Hours of Operation

SUMMER HOURS:
Effective March 2024 – November 2024.

  • Monday-Saturday 9 am- 5 pm
  • Thursdays 9am- 7pm
  • Sunday 12 pm-5 pm
  • Last Daily Admission: 45 minutes before closing time.

Hours may change during inclement weather.

WINTER HOURS:
Effective November 2024 – March 2025

  • Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
  • Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
  • Last Daily Admission: 4:15 pm

HOLIDAY HOURS:
The Garden is closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Holidays from December 24th – 25th, and New Year’s Day.

Hours may change during inclement weather and during Holiday Lights in the Garden. Check the top of this page and social media for updates.

GARDEN TERRACE GIFT SHOP

Visit the Garden Terrace Gift Shop during your visit to find thoughtfully curated garden & botanical themed décor and gifts for all ages. Our merchandise is as ever changing as the seasons and always includes items for those special remembrance days and holidays.

We feature snacks and wines made right here in North Carolina, as well as unique handmade items created by local artisans. In addition, we have a great selection of creative toys to delight the little ones and a beautiful assortment of live houseplants and planters to liven up your living space.

The gift shop is open 7-days a week, Monday – Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. (During
the Summer months the garden and gift shop have extended hours on Thursdays, remaining open until
7pm.)

Stop in and see us! Where else can you shop AND enjoy 80 beautiful acres of natural garden?

SHOP SMALL – SHOP LOCAL – WE APPRECIATE IT!

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