Created from the visions of extraordinary men; David F. Day,
Frederick Law Olmsted, John F. Cowell, Frederick A. Lord and
William A. Burnham, this masterpiece opened in 1900. Lord &
Burnham, premier designers of Victorian glass houses brought
these visions to life with their unique design that was based upon
the famous Crystal Palace in Kew
Gardens Palm House in England.
The Botanical Gardens is a
national historic site, education
center and tourist destination
full of exotic horticulture
treasures from around the world. Today, the Botanical Gardens is
thriving! Nearly 100,000 people visit annually to enjoy the amazing
architecture, and the indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries. It is
a gathering place where visitors can find peace and harmony and
enjoy the simple power of the natural world. Some visitors also
see it as a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection.
The Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)(3), not-
for-profit organization that is dedicated to
advancing appreciation for and knowledge of
plant life and its connection to people and
cultures through its documented living plant
collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
B U F F A L O A N D E R I E C O U N T Y
Botanical Gardens
Visitor Guide & Map
Gift shop
Unique gifts, plants, gardening
items, jewelry, books and more!
tours
The Gardens is open for self-
guided tours daily and free audio
tours are available (see map). Guided tours and hands-on
programming are offered for groups by reservation. For more
information or to make reservations, call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
parkinG
Free in our parking lot and along the South Park Ring Road.
special needs Visitors
The indoor and outdoor gardens are fully handicap
accessible. Wheelchairs are available for visitor use on a
first-come, first-served basis.
directionsFrom NYS Thruway (I-90):
Take Exit 55 (Rt. 219 and Ridge Road), exit at Ridge Road
West – Lackawanna, after 2 miles, turn right on South Park
Avenue, turn left at first traffic light into South Park and the
Gardens will be right in front of you.
flower exhiBits, eVents and educational offerinGs
The Gardens’ schedule is packed with amazing flower
exhibits, special events, educational programming,
workshops, summer camp for kids and so much more! Check
our website for a current list of everything we have to offer!
Visitor inforMation
Gardens at a Glance
MeMBership
Join today and become a part of our growing future!
Annual memberships include:
• Free admission
• Guest passes
• Discounts on events, classes, workshops and exhibits
• 10% discount in the gift shop and the Great Plant Sale
• Seasonal mailings and invitations to events
• Reciprocal benefits to over 300 gardens and arboretums
Check our website for current membership rates
Volunteer
Volunteering can be very rewarding and fun! Volunteers help
the Gardens in the following areas; horticulture, education,
guest services and gift shop, special events and more! We
will train you! For more information, call 716.827.1584 ext.
207 or visit our website.
philanthropy
Help make a difference with a donation that supports the
Gardens! Your generosity will ensure that our historic
conservatory and the thousands of botanical treasures
that reside in it flourish for years to come. Gifts to the
Gardens help us grow, no matter what the season! Please
call 716.827.1584 ext. 203 for more information or visit our
website to donate online.
Join and support
Printed in the USA
2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218716.827.1584
www.buffalogardens.com
Find us on
Hours
Open year round, Monday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pmChristmas Eve (December 24) – 10:00am – 12:00pm New Year’s Eve (December 31) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Admission Adults – $9.00
Seniors (55+) – $8.00Students (13+ with ID) – $8.00
Children (3 – 12) – $5.00Members and children 2 and under are free
Please check www.buffalogardens.com for updates Admission rates are subject to change
Created from the visions of extraordinary men; David F. Day,
Frederick Law Olmsted, John F. Cowell, Frederick A. Lord and
William A. Burnham, this masterpiece opened in 1900. Lord &
Burnham, premier designers of Victorian glass houses brought
these visions to life with their unique design that was based upon
the famous Crystal Palace in Kew
Gardens Palm House in England.
The Botanical Gardens is a
national historic site, education
center and tourist destination
full of exotic horticulture
treasures from around the world. Today, the Botanical Gardens is
thriving! Nearly 100,000 people visit annually to enjoy the amazing
architecture, and the indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries. It is
a gathering place where visitors can find peace and harmony and
enjoy the simple power of the natural world. Some visitors also
see it as a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection.
The Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)(3), not-
for-profit organization that is dedicated to
advancing appreciation for and knowledge of
plant life and its connection to people and
cultures through its documented living plant
collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
B U F F A L O A N D E R I E C O U N T Y
Botanical Gardens
Visitor Guide & Map
Gift shop
Unique gifts, plants, gardening
items, jewelry, books and more!
tours
The Gardens is open for self-
guided tours daily and free audio
tours are available (see map). Guided tours and hands-on
programming are offered for groups by reservation. For more
information or to make reservations, call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
parkinG
Free in our parking lot and along the South Park Ring Road.
special needs Visitors
The indoor and outdoor gardens are fully handicap
accessible. Wheelchairs are available for visitor use on a
first-come, first-served basis.
directionsFrom NYS Thruway (I-90):
Take Exit 55 (Rt. 219 and Ridge Road), exit at Ridge Road
West – Lackawanna, after 2 miles, turn right on South Park
Avenue, turn left at first traffic light into South Park and the
Gardens will be right in front of you.
flower exhiBits, eVents and educational offerinGs
The Gardens’ schedule is packed with amazing flower
exhibits, special events, educational programming,
workshops, summer camp for kids and so much more! Check
our website for a current list of everything we have to offer!
Visitor inforMation
Gardens at a Glance
MeMBership
Join today and become a part of our growing future!
Annual memberships include:
• Free admission
• Guest passes
• Discounts on events, classes, workshops and exhibits
• 10% discount in the gift shop and the Great Plant Sale
• Seasonal mailings and invitations to events
• Reciprocal benefits to over 300 gardens and arboretums
Check our website for current membership rates
Volunteer
Volunteering can be very rewarding and fun! Volunteers help
the Gardens in the following areas; horticulture, education,
guest services and gift shop, special events and more! We
will train you! For more information, call 716.827.1584 ext.
207 or visit our website.
philanthropy
Help make a difference with a donation that supports the
Gardens! Your generosity will ensure that our historic
conservatory and the thousands of botanical treasures
that reside in it flourish for years to come. Gifts to the
Gardens help us grow, no matter what the season! Please
call 716.827.1584 ext. 203 for more information or visit our
website to donate online.
Join and support
Printed in the USA
2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218716.827.1584
www.buffalogardens.com
Find us on
Hours
Open year round, Monday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pmChristmas Eve (December 24) – 10:00am – 12:00pm New Year’s Eve (December 31) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Admission Adults – $9.00
Seniors (55+) – $8.00Students (13+ with ID) – $8.00
Children (3 – 12) – $5.00Members and children 2 and under are free
Please check www.buffalogardens.com for updates Admission rates are subject to change
Created from the visions of extraordinary men; David F. Day,
Frederick Law Olmsted, John F. Cowell, Frederick A. Lord and
William A. Burnham, this masterpiece opened in 1900. Lord &
Burnham, premier designers of Victorian glass houses brought
these visions to life with their unique design that was based upon
the famous Crystal Palace in Kew
Gardens Palm House in England.
The Botanical Gardens is a
national historic site, education
center and tourist destination
full of exotic horticulture
treasures from around the world. Today, the Botanical Gardens is
thriving! Nearly 100,000 people visit annually to enjoy the amazing
architecture, and the indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries. It is
a gathering place where visitors can find peace and harmony and
enjoy the simple power of the natural world. Some visitors also
see it as a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection.
The Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)(3), not-
for-profit organization that is dedicated to
advancing appreciation for and knowledge of
plant life and its connection to people and
cultures through its documented living plant
collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
B U F F A L O A N D E R I E C O U N T Y
Botanical Gardens
Visitor Guide & Map
Gift shop
Unique gifts, plants, gardening
items, jewelry, books and more!
tours
The Gardens is open for self-
guided tours daily and free audio
tours are available (see map). Guided tours and hands-on
programming are offered for groups by reservation. For more
information or to make reservations, call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
parkinG
Free in our parking lot and along the South Park Ring Road.
special needs Visitors
The indoor and outdoor gardens are fully handicap
accessible. Wheelchairs are available for visitor use on a
first-come, first-served basis.
directionsFrom NYS Thruway (I-90):
Take Exit 55 (Rt. 219 and Ridge Road), exit at Ridge Road
West – Lackawanna, after 2 miles, turn right on South Park
Avenue, turn left at first traffic light into South Park and the
Gardens will be right in front of you.
flower exhiBits, eVents and educational offerinGs
The Gardens’ schedule is packed with amazing flower
exhibits, special events, educational programming,
workshops, summer camp for kids and so much more! Check
our website for a current list of everything we have to offer!
Visitor inforMation
Gardens at a Glance
MeMBership
Join today and become a part of our growing future!
Annual memberships include:
• Free admission
• Guest passes
• Discounts on events, classes, workshops and exhibits
• 10% discount in the gift shop and the Great Plant Sale
• Seasonal mailings and invitations to events
• Reciprocal benefits to over 300 gardens and arboretums
Check our website for current membership rates
Volunteer
Volunteering can be very rewarding and fun! Volunteers help
the Gardens in the following areas; horticulture, education,
guest services and gift shop, special events and more! We
will train you! For more information, call 716.827.1584 ext.
207 or visit our website.
philanthropy
Help make a difference with a donation that supports the
Gardens! Your generosity will ensure that our historic
conservatory and the thousands of botanical treasures
that reside in it flourish for years to come. Gifts to the
Gardens help us grow, no matter what the season! Please
call 716.827.1584 ext. 203 for more information or visit our
website to donate online.
Join and support
Printed in the USA
2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218716.827.1584
www.buffalogardens.com
Find us on
Hours
Open year round, Monday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pmChristmas Eve (December 24) – 10:00am – 12:00pm New Year’s Eve (December 31) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Admission Adults – $9.00
Seniors (55+) – $8.00Students (13+ with ID) – $8.00
Children (3 – 12) – $5.00Members and children 2 and under are free
Please check www.buffalogardens.com for updates Admission rates are subject to change
palM doMe House 1Standing at 67' tall, the Palm Dome is full of magnificent palms and tropical fruit trees. The long-term renovation project, “The Buffalo Meridian”, started here. This plan takes visitors on a tour through the Gardens and around the world along the Buffalo Meridian connecting us to other people, places and plants.
ancient rainforest Houses 2 and 3 The centerpiece in this exhibit is a 30’ waterfall surrounded by bamboo and banana plants. The pond at the base of the
waterfall is home to aquatic plants and a family of koi while large dinosaur topiaries are found foraging among ferns and cycads, ancient survivors of evolution.
cacti & succulents House 4 This collection features many varieties found in American deserts, including the giant cacti and agave plants. Highlights include lithops, euphorbs and sansevierias found in African deserts and a unique collection of succulents from South Africa.
tropical plants House 9Home to amazing flowering tropical plants, highlights include soothing water features, a vine-covered gazebo and a relaxing place to play checkers.
house 10This house is available for weddings, cocktail parties, showers, meetings and more. Seasonal exhibits may also be seen here throughout the year.
panaMa cloud forest House 11 Visitors experience epiphytes the way they would live 200’ above the rainforest floor. Exotic orchids, bromeliads and tillandsia varieties are part of this exhibit.
florida eVerGlades House 12 This immersive exhibit showcases the importance of maintaining wetlands, the natural water filtration system of the world. Highlights include native habitats, a self-sustaining vivarium, mangrove trees and a honey bee observation hive.
outdoor Gardens
rose Garden June through October This garden contains rich and beautiful colors of extra hardy and disease-resistant rose cultivars.
front entrance Garden March through October Designated as a Proven Winners Signature Garden, this garden greets visitors as they approach the main entrance highlighting thousands of spring bulbs and tropical plants (depending on the season) and a masterful collection of Proven Winners annuals, perennials, and shrubs.
peace Garden March through October Designated as an Honorary International Peace Garden, this beautiful garden offers an outdoor sanctuary to find peace and harmony. This garden is the perfect place for special occasion photos and includes a gazebo for wedding vows.
healinG Garden March through October This garden is a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection where visitors can enjoy the simple healing power of the natural world. This garden is made possible by support from Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, and Plant WNY.
outdoor children’s Garden June through October Designed to stimulate the senses, this hands-on garden includes fragrant herbs, a colorful butterfly garden, a cascading water feature and more. Soil exploration, planting and digging areas encourage kids to explore.
natiVe Garden May through October We have so many wonderful, colorful and amazing plants native to our area – celebrate by planting some in your own garden.
winter Garden
All seasons This garden includes magnificent greenery and blooms during the warm months and provides interesting shapes and winter foliage during the cold months.
our Gardens and collections
iVy, Bonsai, carniVorous plants & Medicinal Garden House 5 The largest public ivy collection in the world is featured here. Highlights also include herbs, bonsai, carnivorous plants, the ever popular sensitive plant, flowering tropical plants and the Medicinal Garden. Made Possible by D’Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, the Medicinal Garden is a place to learn how plants relate to our everyday lives. Check our website for upcoming special presentations.
BeGonias House 6 Begonias have vibrant colors and unusually textured leaves. A special begonia traced back more than 100 years calls this greenhouse home. Rotating seasonal exhibits can also be found here.
faMily Garden
Children of all ages will delight in a place to dig, discover and dream as they plant a seed, build
a sand castle, water a garden, smell a flower, examine a bug or touch a fuzzy plant. Activities take place every Saturday.
arcanGel Gallery
The Gallery is home to changing photography and art exhibits presented by professional and amateur artists.
orchids House 8 Enjoy an exotic variety of common and unusual species of orchids displayed in full bloom.
Gift Shop & Admissions
House 3
ivy, Bonsai, Carnivorous Plants & Medicinal Garden
Be
go
nia
s
Men
Orchidelirium122
Carnivorous Plants
116
Begonias119
IvyCollection
124
Herbs228
MedicinalGarden
130tropicalPlantsHouse 9
Palm Dome
House 12 House 1
House 11
FloridaEverglades
Panama Cloud Forest
OutdoorChildren’s
Garden
peace
garden
or
ch
ids
arcangelgallery
History Room
growinghouse
WinterGarden
healingGarden
nativeGarden
growinghouse
Hou
se 8
Hou
se 6
Women
House10
rose garden
family Garden
Cacti & Succulents
House 4
Tilandsia226
Mangroves231
OrchidCollection
127
Bromeliad Collection
125
Tropical Collection
131
House 10132
Cabbage Palm230
Sea Grape129
Sea Grape129
Banana113213
ChocolateTree108
Mango105
Palms102
Coffee104204
Prickly PearCactus
115215
Banana113213
Bamboo203Cycad
111
Topiary212
Papyrus110210
The FernCollection
107207
Audio Tour Key
= Audio Tour Locations100 Level = Adult Audio200 Level = Child Audio
Agave114214
Aloe217
www.buffalogardens.com Front Entrance Garden
ancientrainforest
House 2
House 5
The Bonsai Collection
118218
palM doMe House 1Standing at 67' tall, the Palm Dome is full of magnificent palms and tropical fruit trees. The long-term renovation project, “The Buffalo Meridian”, started here. This plan takes visitors on a tour through the Gardens and around the world along the Buffalo Meridian connecting us to other people, places and plants.
ancient rainforest Houses 2 and 3 The centerpiece in this exhibit is a 30’ waterfall surrounded by bamboo and banana plants. The pond at the base of the
waterfall is home to aquatic plants and a family of koi while large dinosaur topiaries are found foraging among ferns and cycads, ancient survivors of evolution.
cacti & succulents House 4 This collection features many varieties found in American deserts, including the giant cacti and agave plants. Highlights include lithops, euphorbs and sansevierias found in African deserts and a unique collection of succulents from South Africa.
tropical plants House 9Home to amazing flowering tropical plants, highlights include soothing water features, a vine-covered gazebo and a relaxing place to play checkers.
house 10This house is available for weddings, cocktail parties, showers, meetings and more. Seasonal exhibits may also be seen here throughout the year.
panaMa cloud forest House 11 Visitors experience epiphytes the way they would live 200’ above the rainforest floor. Exotic orchids, bromeliads and tillandsia varieties are part of this exhibit.
florida eVerGlades House 12 This immersive exhibit showcases the importance of maintaining wetlands, the natural water filtration system of the world. Highlights include native habitats, a self-sustaining vivarium, mangrove trees and a honey bee observation hive.
outdoor Gardens
rose Garden June through October This garden contains rich and beautiful colors of extra hardy and disease-resistant rose cultivars.
front entrance Garden March through October Designated as a Proven Winners Signature Garden, this garden greets visitors as they approach the main entrance highlighting thousands of spring bulbs and tropical plants (depending on the season) and a masterful collection of Proven Winners annuals, perennials, and shrubs.
peace Garden March through October Designated as an Honorary International Peace Garden, this beautiful garden offers an outdoor sanctuary to find peace and harmony. This garden is the perfect place for special occasion photos and includes a gazebo for wedding vows.
healinG Garden March through October This garden is a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection where visitors can enjoy the simple healing power of the natural world. This garden is made possible by support from Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, and Plant WNY.
outdoor children’s Garden June through October Designed to stimulate the senses, this hands-on garden includes fragrant herbs, a colorful butterfly garden, a cascading water feature and more. Soil exploration, planting and digging areas encourage kids to explore.
natiVe Garden May through October We have so many wonderful, colorful and amazing plants native to our area – celebrate by planting some in your own garden.
winter Garden
All seasons This garden includes magnificent greenery and blooms during the warm months and provides interesting shapes and winter foliage during the cold months.
our Gardens and collections
iVy, Bonsai, carniVorous plants & Medicinal Garden House 5 The largest public ivy collection in the world is featured here. Highlights also include herbs, bonsai, carnivorous plants, the ever popular sensitive plant, flowering tropical plants and the Medicinal Garden. Made Possible by D’Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, the Medicinal Garden is a place to learn how plants relate to our everyday lives. Check our website for upcoming special presentations.
BeGonias House 6 Begonias have vibrant colors and unusually textured leaves. A special begonia traced back more than 100 years calls this greenhouse home. Rotating seasonal exhibits can also be found here.
faMily Garden
Children of all ages will delight in a place to dig, discover and dream as they plant a seed, build
a sand castle, water a garden, smell a flower, examine a bug or touch a fuzzy plant. Activities take place every Saturday.
arcanGel Gallery
The Gallery is home to changing photography and art exhibits presented by professional and amateur artists.
orchids House 8 Enjoy an exotic variety of common and unusual species of orchids displayed in full bloom.
Gift Shop & Admissions
House 3
ivy, Bonsai, Carnivorous Plants & Medicinal Garden
Be
go
nia
s
Men
Orchidelirium122
Carnivorous Plants
116
Begonias119
IvyCollection
124
Herbs228
MedicinalGarden
130tropicalPlantsHouse 9
Palm Dome
House 12 House 1
House 11
FloridaEverglades
Panama Cloud Forest
OutdoorChildren’s
Garden
peace
garden
or
ch
ids
arcangelgallery
History Room
growinghouse
WinterGarden
healingGarden
nativeGarden
growinghouse
Hou
se 8
Hou
se 6
Women
House10
rose garden
family Garden
Cacti & Succulents
House 4
Tilandsia226
Mangroves231
OrchidCollection
127
Bromeliad Collection
125
Tropical Collection
131
House 10132
Cabbage Palm230
Sea Grape129
Sea Grape129
Banana113213
ChocolateTree108
Mango105
Palms102
Coffee104204
Prickly PearCactus
115215
Banana113213
Bamboo203Cycad
111
Topiary212
Papyrus110210
The FernCollection
107207
Audio Tour Key
= Audio Tour Locations100 Level = Adult Audio200 Level = Child Audio
Agave114214
Aloe217
www.buffalogardens.com Front Entrance Garden
ancientrainforest
House 2
House 5
The Bonsai Collection
118218
palM doMe House 1Standing at 67' tall, the Palm Dome is full of magnificent palms and tropical fruit trees. The long-term renovation project, “The Buffalo Meridian”, started here. This plan takes visitors on a tour through the Gardens and around the world along the Buffalo Meridian connecting us to other people, places and plants.
ancient rainforest Houses 2 and 3 The centerpiece in this exhibit is a 30’ waterfall surrounded by bamboo and banana plants. The pond at the base of the
waterfall is home to aquatic plants and a family of koi while large dinosaur topiaries are found foraging among ferns and cycads, ancient survivors of evolution.
cacti & succulents House 4 This collection features many varieties found in American deserts, including the giant cacti and agave plants. Highlights include lithops, euphorbs and sansevierias found in African deserts and a unique collection of succulents from South Africa.
tropical plants House 9Home to amazing flowering tropical plants, highlights include soothing water features, a vine-covered gazebo and a relaxing place to play checkers.
house 10This house is available for weddings, cocktail parties, showers, meetings and more. Seasonal exhibits may also be seen here throughout the year.
panaMa cloud forest House 11 Visitors experience epiphytes the way they would live 200’ above the rainforest floor. Exotic orchids, bromeliads and tillandsia varieties are part of this exhibit.
florida eVerGlades House 12 This immersive exhibit showcases the importance of maintaining wetlands, the natural water filtration system of the world. Highlights include native habitats, a self-sustaining vivarium, mangrove trees and a honey bee observation hive.
outdoor Gardens
rose Garden June through October This garden contains rich and beautiful colors of extra hardy and disease-resistant rose cultivars.
front entrance Garden March through October Designated as a Proven Winners Signature Garden, this garden greets visitors as they approach the main entrance highlighting thousands of spring bulbs and tropical plants (depending on the season) and a masterful collection of Proven Winners annuals, perennials, and shrubs.
peace Garden March through October Designated as an Honorary International Peace Garden, this beautiful garden offers an outdoor sanctuary to find peace and harmony. This garden is the perfect place for special occasion photos and includes a gazebo for wedding vows.
healinG Garden March through October This garden is a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection where visitors can enjoy the simple healing power of the natural world. This garden is made possible by support from Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, and Plant WNY.
outdoor children’s Garden June through October Designed to stimulate the senses, this hands-on garden includes fragrant herbs, a colorful butterfly garden, a cascading water feature and more. Soil exploration, planting and digging areas encourage kids to explore.
natiVe Garden May through October We have so many wonderful, colorful and amazing plants native to our area – celebrate by planting some in your own garden.
winter Garden
All seasons This garden includes magnificent greenery and blooms during the warm months and provides interesting shapes and winter foliage during the cold months.
our Gardens and collections
iVy, Bonsai, carniVorous plants & Medicinal Garden House 5 The largest public ivy collection in the world is featured here. Highlights also include herbs, bonsai, carnivorous plants, the ever popular sensitive plant, flowering tropical plants and the Medicinal Garden. Made Possible by D’Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital, part of Catholic Health, the Medicinal Garden is a place to learn how plants relate to our everyday lives. Check our website for upcoming special presentations.
BeGonias House 6 Begonias have vibrant colors and unusually textured leaves. A special begonia traced back more than 100 years calls this greenhouse home. Rotating seasonal exhibits can also be found here.
faMily Garden
Children of all ages will delight in a place to dig, discover and dream as they plant a seed, build
a sand castle, water a garden, smell a flower, examine a bug or touch a fuzzy plant. Activities take place every Saturday.
arcanGel Gallery
The Gallery is home to changing photography and art exhibits presented by professional and amateur artists.
orchids House 8 Enjoy an exotic variety of common and unusual species of orchids displayed in full bloom.
Gift Shop & Admissions
House 3
ivy, Bonsai, Carnivorous Plants & Medicinal Garden
Be
go
nia
s
Men
Orchidelirium122
Carnivorous Plants
116
Begonias119
IvyCollection
124
Herbs228
MedicinalGarden
130tropicalPlantsHouse 9
Palm Dome
House 12 House 1
House 11
FloridaEverglades
Panama Cloud Forest
OutdoorChildren’s
Garden
peace
garden
or
ch
ids
arcangelgallery
History Room
growinghouse
WinterGarden
healingGarden
nativeGarden
growinghouse
Hou
se 8
Hou
se 6
Women
House10
rose garden
family Garden
Cacti & Succulents
House 4
Tilandsia226
Mangroves231
OrchidCollection
127
Bromeliad Collection
125
Tropical Collection
131
House 10132
Cabbage Palm230
Sea Grape129
Sea Grape129
Banana113213
ChocolateTree108
Mango105
Palms102
Coffee104204
Prickly PearCactus
115215
Banana113213
Bamboo203Cycad
111
Topiary212
Papyrus110210
The FernCollection
107207
Audio Tour Key
= Audio Tour Locations100 Level = Adult Audio200 Level = Child Audio
Agave114214
Aloe217
www.buffalogardens.com Front Entrance Garden
ancientrainforest
House 2
House 5
The Bonsai Collection
118218
Created from the visions of extraordinary men; David F. Day,
Frederick Law Olmsted, John F. Cowell, Frederick A. Lord and
William A. Burnham, this masterpiece opened in 1900. Lord &
Burnham, premier designers of Victorian glass houses brought
these visions to life with their unique design that was based upon
the famous Crystal Palace in Kew
Gardens Palm House in England.
The Botanical Gardens is a
national historic site, education
center and tourist destination
full of exotic horticulture
treasures from around the world. Today, the Botanical Gardens is
thriving! Nearly 100,000 people visit annually to enjoy the amazing
architecture, and the indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries. It is
a gathering place where visitors can find peace and harmony and
enjoy the simple power of the natural world. Some visitors also
see it as a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection.
The Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)(3), not-
for-profit organization that is dedicated to
advancing appreciation for and knowledge of
plant life and its connection to people and
cultures through its documented living plant
collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
B U F F A L O A N D E R I E C O U N T Y
Botanical Gardens
Visitor Guide & Map
Gift shop
Unique gifts, plants, gardening
items, jewelry, books and more!
tours
The Gardens is open for self-
guided tours daily and free audio
tours are available (see map). Guided tours and hands-on
programming are offered for groups by reservation. For more
information or to make reservations, call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
parkinG
Free in our parking lot and along the South Park Ring Road.
special needs Visitors
The indoor and outdoor gardens are fully handicap
accessible. Wheelchairs are available for visitor use on a
first-come, first-served basis.
directionsFrom NYS Thruway (I-90):
Take Exit 55 (Rt. 219 and Ridge Road), exit at Ridge Road
West – Lackawanna, after 2 miles, turn right on South Park
Avenue, turn left at first traffic light into South Park and the
Gardens will be right in front of you.
flower exhiBits, eVents and educational offerinGs
The Gardens’ schedule is packed with amazing flower
exhibits, special events, educational programming,
workshops, summer camp for kids and so much more! Check
our website for a current list of everything we have to offer!
Visitor inforMation
Gardens at a Glance
MeMBership
Join today and become a part of our growing future!
Annual memberships include:
• Free admission
• Guest passes
• Discounts on events, classes, workshops and exhibits
• 10% discount in the gift shop and the Great Plant Sale
• Seasonal mailings and invitations to events
• Reciprocal benefits to over 300 gardens and arboretums
Check our website for current membership rates
Volunteer
Volunteering can be very rewarding and fun! Volunteers help
the Gardens in the following areas; horticulture, education,
guest services and gift shop, special events and more! We
will train you! For more information, call 716.827.1584 ext.
207 or visit our website.
philanthropy
Help make a difference with a donation that supports the
Gardens! Your generosity will ensure that our historic
conservatory and the thousands of botanical treasures
that reside in it flourish for years to come. Gifts to the
Gardens help us grow, no matter what the season! Please
call 716.827.1584 ext. 203 for more information or visit our
website to donate online.
Join and support
Printed in the USA
2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218716.827.1584
www.buffalogardens.com
Find us on
Hours
Open year round, Monday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pmChristmas Eve (December 24) – 10:00am – 12:00pm New Year’s Eve (December 31) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Admission Adults – $9.00
Seniors (55+) – $8.00Students (13+ with ID) – $8.00
Children (3 – 12) – $5.00Members and children 2 and under are free
Please check www.buffalogardens.com for updates Admission rates are subject to change
Created from the visions of extraordinary men; David F. Day,
Frederick Law Olmsted, John F. Cowell, Frederick A. Lord and
William A. Burnham, this masterpiece opened in 1900. Lord &
Burnham, premier designers of Victorian glass houses brought
these visions to life with their unique design that was based upon
the famous Crystal Palace in Kew
Gardens Palm House in England.
The Botanical Gardens is a
national historic site, education
center and tourist destination
full of exotic horticulture
treasures from around the world. Today, the Botanical Gardens is
thriving! Nearly 100,000 people visit annually to enjoy the amazing
architecture, and the indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries. It is
a gathering place where visitors can find peace and harmony and
enjoy the simple power of the natural world. Some visitors also
see it as a place for spiritual healing, meditation and reflection.
The Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)(3), not-
for-profit organization that is dedicated to
advancing appreciation for and knowledge of
plant life and its connection to people and
cultures through its documented living plant
collection, historic conservatory, education, research and exhibits.
B U F F A L O A N D E R I E C O U N T Y
Botanical Gardens
Visitor Guide & Map
Gift shop
Unique gifts, plants, gardening
items, jewelry, books and more!
tours
The Gardens is open for self-
guided tours daily and free audio
tours are available (see map). Guided tours and hands-on
programming are offered for groups by reservation. For more
information or to make reservations, call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
parkinG
Free in our parking lot and along the South Park Ring Road.
special needs Visitors
The indoor and outdoor gardens are fully handicap
accessible. Wheelchairs are available for visitor use on a
first-come, first-served basis.
directionsFrom NYS Thruway (I-90):
Take Exit 55 (Rt. 219 and Ridge Road), exit at Ridge Road
West – Lackawanna, after 2 miles, turn right on South Park
Avenue, turn left at first traffic light into South Park and the
Gardens will be right in front of you.
flower exhiBits, eVents and educational offerinGs
The Gardens’ schedule is packed with amazing flower
exhibits, special events, educational programming,
workshops, summer camp for kids and so much more! Check
our website for a current list of everything we have to offer!
Visitor inforMation
Gardens at a Glance
MeMBership
Join today and become a part of our growing future!
Annual memberships include:
• Free admission
• Guest passes
• Discounts on events, classes, workshops and exhibits
• 10% discount in the gift shop and the Great Plant Sale
• Seasonal mailings and invitations to events
• Reciprocal benefits to over 300 gardens and arboretums
Check our website for current membership rates
Volunteer
Volunteering can be very rewarding and fun! Volunteers help
the Gardens in the following areas; horticulture, education,
guest services and gift shop, special events and more! We
will train you! For more information, call 716.827.1584 ext.
207 or visit our website.
philanthropy
Help make a difference with a donation that supports the
Gardens! Your generosity will ensure that our historic
conservatory and the thousands of botanical treasures
that reside in it flourish for years to come. Gifts to the
Gardens help us grow, no matter what the season! Please
call 716.827.1584 ext. 203 for more information or visit our
website to donate online.
Join and support
Printed in the USA
2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218716.827.1584
www.buffalogardens.com
Find us on
Hours
Open year round, Monday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pmChristmas Eve (December 24) – 10:00am – 12:00pm New Year’s Eve (December 31) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Admission Adults – $9.00
Seniors (55+) – $8.00Students (13+ with ID) – $8.00
Children (3 – 12) – $5.00Members and children 2 and under are free
Please check www.buffalogardens.com for updates Admission rates are subject to change