State Botanical Garden of Georgia @UGA
- 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
- (706) 542-1244
Athens is the proud home to the state of Georgia's official botanical garden. This 323-acre botanical garden on the Middle Oconee River serves as a cultural, educational and recreational facility and is one of Athens' most-visited attractions. Numerous themed display gardens include the Flower Garden, International Garden, Heritage Garden, Shade Garden and more. The garden is an All-American Selections Garden, Southeastern Conifer Society Reference Garden, American Daffodil Society Display Garden and Audubon Society Important Bird Area.
Five miles of nature trails extend into the natural areas typical of the habitats and plant communities found in the Georgia Piedmont.
The Alice Hand Callaway Visitor Center & Conservatory contains a collection of tropical and semi-tropical plants providing a backdrop for concerts, lectures and art exhibitions.
The Alice B. Richards Children's Garden is an interactive experience of wonder for all ages, and opened in 2019. Unlike any other in the Southeast, it is an experience crafted in layers, for children to explore under, around and through.
The Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum is the newest world-class facility at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Its extensive collection of artwork visualizes and celebrates the connection between art and nature.
The Garden Gift Shop offers plants, books, local gifts and art, jewelry, and educational toys.
PLAN YOUR VISIT:
Allow 30 minutes minimum to view the conservatory and have a quick view of the gardens; longer to read interpretive panels, take a lengthier look at the gardens, or walk through the five miles of nature trails.
ADMISSION: No admission charge; donations accepted.
No pets.
TOURS: The State Botanical Garden offers tailored field trips and educational tours to school children and adults of all ages. Programs on Healing Medicinal Plants, Edible Gardening, Stream Ecology, and many other topics are available. Check out Field Trip and Tour offerings directly on the website.
FACILITIES/RENTAL INFORMATION:
Several buildings set within the garden offer unique facilities for a diverse range of events. Visit the garden's website for more information about rentals.
Events
Hours
Mon
7:00am - 7:00pm
Tue
7:00am - 7:00pm
Wed
7:00am - 7:00pm
Thu
7:00am - 7:00pm
Fri
7:00am - 7:00pm
Sat
7:00am - 7:00pm
Sun
7:00am - 7:00pm
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- Miles from Classic Center: 5
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- Discover
- Dining Style: Cafe
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- Exhibits Space
- Description The Visitor Center is open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00AM-4:30PM and Sunday 11:30AM-4:30PM. It is available for rentals in the evenings.
- Exhibits 1
- Floorplan File Floorplan File
- Reception Capacity 200
- Banquet Capacity 300
- Number of Rooms 5
- Classroom Capacity 30
Cecil B. Day Chapel
- Width: 40
- Length: 120
- Theater Capacity: 130
- Banquet Capacity: 65
- Reception Capacity: 130
Terrace Room
- Width: 35
- Length: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 200
- Reception Capacity: 130
Callaway Administrative Building
- Theater Capacity: 90
- Classroom Capacity: 15
- Banquet Capacity: 150
- Reception Capacity: 50
Gardenside Room
- Banquet Capacity: 115
- Reception Capacity: 75
Great Room
- Width: 75
- Length: 41
- Banquet Capacity: 300
- Reception Capacity: 200