Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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djc-snowman
Ashtabula, OH80 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
The collection is so impressive with many one of a kind pieces. The staff is helpful and helped me find a piece I wanted to view. I urge anyone with some free time when in Cleveland to stop by the Art Center and be surprised by what you find.
Written May 22, 2021
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Bob Angry
Melbourne, FL1,308 contributions
Oct 2021
Heading to Little Italy from the Art Museum and found this gem. We wanted to visit and didn't even realize it was right next to the museum. Reciprocal agreement with our Bok Tower membership too! Woooohoooo!
It was a slightly rainy day s we mostly had the place to ourselves - except for the chipmunks! They were all over, super cute!
Some of the water features aren't running, maybe that is typical for this time of year. There is a fun touch and smell area that is very interesting and then wait until you go to their inside area. It covers some different climate/ecosystems.
All in all a great little spot to visit.
It was a slightly rainy day s we mostly had the place to ourselves - except for the chipmunks! They were all over, super cute!
Some of the water features aren't running, maybe that is typical for this time of year. There is a fun touch and smell area that is very interesting and then wait until you go to their inside area. It covers some different climate/ecosystems.
All in all a great little spot to visit.
Written October 16, 2021
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Rita S
Indiana49 contributions
Mar 2022
Went at a transitional time of year, another month and the gardens would probably be blooming more. It is a very nice place. The Costa Rica glass house is beautiful, lots of butterflies. Talked with one staff member who was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend it for people who like plants!
Written March 31, 2022
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Thank you for visiting Rita. Our outdoor gardens are now in bloom so feel free to come back and visit again!
Written May 17, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
paver1960268
Tulsa, OK8 contributions
Dec 2022
Went the first week of December but there just wasn't much interesting to see except for a family crawling out from an elevator stuck between 1st & 2nd floors.
My friends and I are all native Clevelanders and avid lovers of nature but the indoor tropical forests were rather lame. In December, there obviously weren't any outside exhibits but we did walk around the outside area to look anyways.
The admission was crazy expensive - $19! Since there's nothing outside, why charge full price? And then $10 for parking. And why was this seasonal time called "Twinkle"? Aside from some seasonal decorations and gingerbread houses, it wasn't all that decked out. With the expensive admission cost, don't waste your time. You're better off going downtown and seeing real Christmas light displays for free!
My friends and I are all native Clevelanders and avid lovers of nature but the indoor tropical forests were rather lame. In December, there obviously weren't any outside exhibits but we did walk around the outside area to look anyways.
The admission was crazy expensive - $19! Since there's nothing outside, why charge full price? And then $10 for parking. And why was this seasonal time called "Twinkle"? Aside from some seasonal decorations and gingerbread houses, it wasn't all that decked out. With the expensive admission cost, don't waste your time. You're better off going downtown and seeing real Christmas light displays for free!
Written December 5, 2022
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rosenc1c
Broken Arrow, OK178 contributions
Oct 2021
We have been to a few botanical gardens in large cities, and this is by far the worst. We did go in October, and not much was in bloom. Also there was some kids Halloween event which shut off part of the garden; however, it didn't close of that much, and the part that was remaining was just boring and not that attractive. Around nearly every corner there was something else that was closed and off limits. Parking was a complete rip-off also. We spent $32 for admission for 2 adults, and $10 for parking. We felt ripped-off when we left.
Written October 17, 2021
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Brian B
Marion, OH60 contributions
Nov 2022
We visited in late autumn, so we expected the outdoor gardens to be winding down, but for the $40 admission we were hoping to see more indoor exhibits. We have been to the Franklin Park Conservatory multiple times, and I guess that set our expectations a bit too high. Perhaps if we had paid less for admission, we might not have walked away disappointed. Perhaps the botanical gardens should consider a reduced admissions price during the off-season...
Written November 6, 2022
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naturetack
Dallas, TX751 contributions
Jul 2021
Love this place! The indoor area has plants from all over the world that are kept cozy during the cold Cleveland winters. Outside, the gardens have tons of plants and flowers, and every trip brings a new discovery. Love coming by when I'm in town!
Written January 1, 2022
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Thank you for visiting Nate! We are proud to be an exotic escape during Cleveland winters.
Written March 22, 2022
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lindasun
Massachusett131 contributions
Jul 2021
The outdoor gardens were wonderful from the Japanese garden to the special forests. My favorite was the children's garden, even though we were all adults - it was educational and interactive and just all around fun. Also liked the exhibits where you touched and smelled the plants. The two indoor exhibits - Madagascar desert and Costa Rica rain forest were very special.
Written July 9, 2021
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Kirby Gaal
6 contributions
Jan 2020
went in January, expecting much less to see considering the season, but was fairly shocked to see just how little they displayed, especially since it was during a special orchid mania. The varieties of orchids were paltry and there was very little else to see. Taking our sweet time, it was still only about thirty minutes before we had seen all they had, and wondered if there were sections we had somehow missed. The answer was no. For the $15 we each paid we felt like we were taken. A real disappointment. Save your money and go to the museum of art.
Written February 12, 2020
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Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that you did not enjoy your time at Orchid Mania. I will share your experience with our exhibits team.
Written March 9, 2020
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DottyB
Pittsburgh, PA53 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
We came to Cleveland to see the art museum and decided to walk across the street to the gardens since we were so close and we were so glad we did. The glasshouse section is absolutely amazing. It is a perfect little ecosystem, plants and flowers and birds and butterflies and even a turtle! We visited on a cold day in October and were luck enough to have the place to ourselves. The outside gardens and trails were still beautiful at the end of October.
Written October 28, 2020
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Can u buy tickets at the door?
Rita S
Indiana49 contributions
Yes you can.
Petra S
Commerce Township, MI2 contributions
Do you pay one price for admission ? Or, are their separate admissions for each garden ?
billrC2446WE
Ortonville, MI22 contributions
There is one admission to all gardens.
Are the Gardens wheelchair accessible?
beergirl
Cleveland, OH37 contributions
Yes it is wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator so you can see the upper level of the Glasshouse (the butterfly gardens) the outside is all paved, and mostly in the shade. There is also a parking garage. Enjoy! I love it there, I have been a member for years.
Kathleen S
Hamilton, VA2 contributions
Can you bring dogs
Carmen B
Buffalo, NY354 contributions
Since dogs are no longer allowed at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, a trip to the Holden Arboretum is your best way to take a scenic walk through gardens with your dog.
Can you bring in your own food?
Carmen B
Buffalo, NY354 contributions
Probably, if you don't make a big production out of it. It doesn't seem like a very restrictive place.
Christine T
Cleveland, OH59 contributions
Approximately how long does it take to get through the gardens/exhibits? We probably won’t be able to get there until after noon and I know they close at 5:00pm. Is four hours enough to see everything?
Peg A
Cleveland, OH211 contributions
Plenty of time. The garden area inside and outside about 1 1/2 hours!
Mary T
Portage, Indiana56 contributions
Just a thought, if you visit a lot of gardens, get a membership to a local one. They have reciprocal agreements so that you can visit any around the country for free.
Paul H
Cleveland, OH15 contributions
Yes, there is a reciprocal program through the
American Horticultural Society.
It costs minimally $35 to become a member, but you are able to go to many beautiful gardens such as in the Cleveland area,such as the Holden Arboretum and Stan Hywet Hall and Arboretum. You also get admission to one of our favorite gardens in Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory.
Melissa P
Rexburg, ID2 contributions
What's here in the winter? Do they stay open Year round?
JDaschEllis
Cleveland, OH22 contributions
Always check the website before you visit so that you know what to expect. The inside gardens are open year round and many times they have special shows happening, even during winter!
Cleveland Botanical Garden - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland Botanical Garden
- Cleveland Botanical Garden is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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