UPDATE: July 1
PHASE III
For everyone’s safety, the Garden will continue to follow guidance from Virginia Department of Health and other governmental agencies.
- Face coverings are required in all buildings (per Executive Order 63) and strongly recommend outdoors if 6’ of social distancing can’t be maintained
- Trams will depart hourly from Baker Hall Visitor center 10AM-4PM daily with limited capacity due to social distancing requirements
- The WOW splash pad will remain closed, until further notice, in compliance with Phase III restrictions outlined by the Governor
- Gift shop & the Marigold & Honey Cafe is open with limited capacity due to social distancing requirements
- Butterfly house is temporarily closed due to current CDC recommendations – for more information click here
- Sunday Dog Days will continue every Sunday
For additional details on our safety protocols and any restrictions associated with COVID-19 mitigation response please follow this link
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Let us help you plan your visit before you arrive. We have 175 beautiful acres to discover, 7 miles of paved paths and another 7 miles of unpaved paths to explore. We have beautiful collections of roses, camellias, crapemyrtles and a very popular Butterfly House and 3-acre Children’s Garden. We are surrounded by water on three sides and we are one of the only Gardens in the Country that you can visit by foot, by boat or by tram. Please stop by our Baker Hall Visitor Center where our friendly staff will help you get the most out of your visit. We look forward to seeing you here!
Garden Hours
Hours of Operation
OPEN DAILY 9AM-5PM
We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
WOW Children’s Garden
Hours 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
WOW fountains are off until further notice.
Directions
We are located at:
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23518-5337
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Next to Norfolk International Airport. Minutes from Downtown Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
From Williamsburg/Richmond, DC, 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.
| Members | Adults | Seniors & Military |
Children (3-17) |
Toddlers (2 & under) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE | $14 | $12 | $12 | Free with Parent or Guardian |
Admission Price for Museums for All
$3 Per Person, up to four people.
Must show SNAP EBT card with valid ID.
Special events not included.
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Tram Tours
| Tram Tours | ||
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| Trams depart hourly from Baker Hall Visitor center 10AM-4PM through Sunday November 1st with limited capacity due to social distancing requirements. |
Boat Tours
Boat Tours are cancelled for the 2020 season.
Looking for Group Tours?
We have a number of Guided Tours for groups of any size.
Service dogs are always welcome. We have special days throughout the year that you are able to bring your dog with you. Please be sure to check the website for updates about these days.
Picnicking is welcomed and encouraged. Please leave the area as you found it. The Garden follows City of Norfolk rules in regards to open container alcohol. Marigold and Honey café sells beer and wine, which must stay on café premises.
The Garden is a self-guided walking tour. We do offer guided tram tours which are included with Garden admission. Tram times vary based on the season and day of the week, so we encourage you to check the website or call 757-441-5830 ext. 324 for the tram schedule before visiting.
Yes, as long as you have your general admission receipt from the same day. We do not allow reentry for special events such as Dominion Energy Garden of Lights or Million Bulb Walk.
Bikes and tricycles are welcome on certain days. These dates are updated on the website, so be sure to check before bringing your bike. Please leave skates, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters at home.
If you would like to book a tour of the Garden, we offer group rates for twenty or more guests. You can learn more about Group Tours here
Amateur photographers are always welcome. For commercial or portrait photography, please see our Portrait Photography Policy or contact Weddings & Special Events at (757) 441-5830 ext. 320
We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day from 9AM-5PM. Please visit us in the evening during these holidays for our Dominion Energy Garden of Lights and Million Bulb Walk.
Click here to find out what is in bloom when you are visiting. The Director of Horticulture also publishes weekly recommendations which you can find on a chalkboard inside the Baker Hall Visitor Center.
Due to COVID-19 we are not renting out wheelchairs at this time.
Yes, it is open seasonally. Check here for café hours.
City of Norfolk code prohibits fishing, swimming, or launching a watercraft from the Garden.
