Garden Hours

Oct 16 - March: 9:00am - 5:00pm
April - Oct 15: 9:00am - 7:00pm
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Directions

6700 Azalea Garden Rd.,
Norfolk, VA 23518 (Directions)


Located next to the Norfolk International Airport, and minutes from Downtown Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

From Williamsburg, follow I-64 to Exit 279 (Norview Avenue), turn left on Azalea Garden Road from Norview Avenue. The Garden Entrance is on the right.

From Virginia Beach, take I-264 to I-64 (Richmond) to Exit 279 B (Norview Avenue). Turn left on Azalea Garden Road from Norview Avenue. The Garden entrance is on the right.

Norfolk Botanical Garden Directions Map

Bike Nights

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
April 1 - October 14, 2013

Butterfly House Hours

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 14 - Sept. 22, 2013

Learn more about the butterfly house

WOW: A Children's Adventure Garden Hours

9:30 am - 6:30 pm: April - Oct. 15
9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Oct. 16 - Mar.

Boat Tour

Boat tour tickets are $8.00 ($5 for NBG Member and Children ages 3-17,  Toddlers 2 & under are free with an adult).

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What's in Bloom

Find out what is blooming in the Garden

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75th Anniversary Celebration

This year, we are celebrating our history with a wonderful array of special events, activities, contests and more. For more information, visit our 75th Anniversary page for events, photos, an interactive timeline, and important press releases.

In The Spotlight

Maya Angelou - June 21, 2013
Outdoor Glass Exhibit

Around The Garden

  • Giant-Swallowtail-070609-nbg02---for-web-featuredButterfly House

    Opens Friday, June 14, 2013. These fluttering beauties are coming soon!  Enjoy a close encounter with butterflies.

  • 75-tout75th Anniversary

    We are celebrating our 75th Anniversary with a wonderful array of special events, activities, contests and more.

  • rose-News-toutThe Garden in Bloom

    Enjoy beautiful spring flowers. Roses, irises, hydrangeas and more!

  • Camp-News-toutSummer Camp

    It's like the Nature Channel without the couch and TV. Spaces going fast.

  • Photo-contest-News-toutPhotography Contest

    Take a great photo of the Garden this year and win a prize!

  • Gala-News-tout75th Anniversary Gala

    An Evening in the Garden with Earthly Delights - October 5, 2013

  • News-tout-tramTram Tours

    Tour the Garden on a tram.
    Learn More »

  • Shovel-News-toutVideo Blog

    Keep an eye on our garden and activities with our video blog featuring curator Les Parks.

  • Baker-Hall-exhibitsNews-toutBaker Hall Art Exhibits

    See garden-themed art on display in Baker Hall Visitor Center.

  • Glass-exhibitReflections of Nature Glass Exhibit

    See spectacular glass sculptures in the Garden May 1 - August 18, 2013

  • Giant-Swallowtail-070609-nbg02---for-web-featuredButterfly House

    Opens Friday, June 14, 2013. These fluttering beauties are coming soon!  Enjoy a close encounter with butterflies.

  • 75-tout75th Anniversary

    We are celebrating our 75th Anniversary with a wonderful array of special events, activities, contests and more.

  • rose-News-toutThe Garden in Bloom

    Enjoy beautiful spring flowers. Roses, irises, hydrangeas and more!

  • Camp-News-toutSummer Camp

    It's like the Nature Channel without the couch and TV. Spaces going fast.

  • Photo-contest-News-toutPhotography Contest

    Take a great photo of the Garden this year and win a prize!

  • Gala-News-tout75th Anniversary Gala

    An Evening in the Garden with Earthly Delights - October 5, 2013

  • News-tout-tramTram Tours

    Tour the Garden on a tram.
    Learn More »

  • Shovel-News-toutVideo Blog

    Keep an eye on our garden and activities with our video blog featuring curator Les Parks.

  • Baker-Hall-exhibitsNews-toutBaker Hall Art Exhibits

    See garden-themed art on display in Baker Hall Visitor Center.

  • Glass-exhibitReflections of Nature Glass Exhibit

    See spectacular glass sculptures in the Garden May 1 - August 18, 2013

  • Giant-Swallowtail-070609-nbg02---for-web-featuredButterfly House

    Opens Friday, June 14, 2013. These fluttering beauties are coming soon!  Enjoy a close encounter with butterflies.

  • 75-tout75th Anniversary

    We are celebrating our 75th Anniversary with a wonderful array of special events, activities, contests and more.

  • rose-News-toutThe Garden in Bloom

    Enjoy beautiful spring flowers. Roses, irises, hydrangeas and more!

  • Camp-News-toutSummer Camp

    It's like the Nature Channel without the couch and TV. Spaces going fast.

  • Photo-contest-News-toutPhotography Contest

    Take a great photo of the Garden this year and win a prize!

  • Gala-News-tout75th Anniversary Gala

    An Evening in the Garden with Earthly Delights - October 5, 2013

  • News-tout-tramTram Tours

    Tour the Garden on a tram.
    Learn More »

  • Shovel-News-toutVideo Blog

    Keep an eye on our garden and activities with our video blog featuring curator Les Parks.

  • Baker-Hall-exhibitsNews-toutBaker Hall Art Exhibits

    See garden-themed art on display in Baker Hall Visitor Center.

  • Glass-exhibitReflections of Nature Glass Exhibit

    See spectacular glass sculptures in the Garden May 1 - August 18, 2013

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