Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Austin)

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $15 Adults Mon-Thu; $18 Fri-Sun.

Address4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739

HoursSep 1-May 31 Gardens 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (entry ends 4 p.m.); Jun 1-Aug 31 Gardens & Trails 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (entry ends 2 p.m.) (official visit page)

Prices$15 Adults Mon-Thu; $18 Fri-Sun

Price notesYouth 3-17 $9 Mon-Thu / $12 Fri-Sun; Seniors 65+ & Military $12/$15; 2 and under free; UT Austin ID free; Museums for All $3. Pre-purchasing strongly encouraged. Credit cards only.

Age notesOfficial tiers: Youth Ages 3-17; Children 2 and under free.

BookingPre-purchasing strongly encouraged on official visit page.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

ParkingLimited on-site parking; carpool/rideshare suggested during peak hours (official page).

Hours in detailSeptember 1-May 31: Gardens 9 a.m.-5 p.m., entry ends 4 p.m.; Shop & Gallery 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1-August 31: Gardens & Trails 7 a.m.-3 p.m., entry ends 2 p.m.; Shop & Gallery summer hours are listed inconsistently on the same page (see conflict list). Closures: Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 8, Dec. 24 & 25, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1.

Tickets & bookingPre-purchasing tickets is strongly encouraged. Reciprocal admission is walk-up only, general admission only, not special events, with proof of reciprocal garden membership shown at the kiosk. The Center accepts credit cards only.

ParkingLimited on-site parking at 4801 La Crosse Ave.; the Center suggests carpooling or rideshare during peak hours and asks visitors not to park in the nearby neighborhood.

AccessibilityThe Central Complex, Central Gardens, and Luci and Ian Family Garden are wheelchair accessible. The Arboretum Trail and Roadrunner Trail are also wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available for guests to borrow at no charge at the Admissions Kiosk. Questions: 512.232.0100. Service animals only; pets are not allowed anywhere on campus, including the parking lot.

Age notesOfficial tiers: Youth ages 3-17 ($9 Mon-Thu / $12 Fri-Sun); children 2 and under free; Museums for All $3 in both rate tables.

Official tipsOfficial 'what to bring' list: binoculars (birdwatching), camera, hat & sunscreen ('bring your own shade'), refillable water bottle, comfy shoes, and the free TravelStorys self-guided audio tour app. No bicycles or scooters in the gardens (park in racks); picnic only in designated areas and pack out what you pack in.

Seasonal notesBlue Star: active military with valid ID and their family receive free admission from Armed Forces Day (May 16, 2026) to Labor Day (September 7, 2026), per the official visit page.

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center — Austin, Texas

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