Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
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One of the most-visited attractions in the Richmond, Va., area, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. More than a dozen themed gardens include a Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Asian Valley and Cherry Tree Walk. Pathways will draw you to parts of the garden that delight you around every turn. Come explore secret spaces, learn about our plant collections, and enjoy our world-class botanical displays. With something for all ages and interests, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a place to learn about plants, to marvel at nature, relax in a beautiful setting, take classes, or have a wedding or a business meeting. The Garden has many seasonal events and exhibits, including art exhibits, outdoor concerts, a popular holiday light show, plant sales and much more. Visit the website to see a calendar of events.
Safety and Social Protocols
General
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Dining
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Amenities
General
- Attraction Fee: Adult $20, Seniors (55+) $15, Military (with ID) $15, Children (ages 3-12) $10, Children (Under 3) Free, Members Free
- Distance to Airport: 15 miles
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- Handicapped Accessible:
- Hours (General Information): Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Thursday evenings June-Aug. for Flowers After 5 until 9 p.m. with live music, food & wine. Also see website for info on select pet-friendly nights for Fidos After 5. Open for Dominion Gardenfest of Lights the Friday after Thanksgiving through early January until 10 p.m.
- Motorcoach Group Friendly:
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Parking:
- Free
Restaurant
- # of Restaurants: 1
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- Restaurant Price Range: $
Accessibility
- Accessible Washrooms:
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Entrance Accessibility:
- Accessible Ramps and Curbs
Facilities
- Description Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers a variety of spaces in a gorgeous and serene setting with year-round beauty in our more than 40 acres of gardens. Exquisite facilities and superb food provided by the Garden’s exclusive in-house caterer, Restaurant Associates, make this a unique setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and conferences, and many other special events. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a certified Virginia Green Attraction. For more info please visit our website at lewisginter.org or call our facilities rental staff at (804) 262-9887 ext. 345 or ext. 224
- Largest Room 250
- Total Sq. Ft. 13500
- Reception Capacity 250
- Theatre Capacity 250
- Banquet Capacity 176
- Number of Rooms 9
- Classroom Capacity 110
Kelly Education Center - Auditorium
- Total Sq. Ft.: 2448
- Theater Capacity: 250
- Classroom Capacity: 110
- Banquet Capacity: 162
- Reception Capacity: 250
Robins Room Visitor Center
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4790
- Reception Capacity: 250
Bloemendaal House
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4000
- Banquet Capacity: 48
- Reception Capacity: 125
Robins Tea House
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1500
- Banquet Capacity: 66
- Reception Capacity: 60
Kelly Education Center - Partial Auditorium
- Theater Capacity: 176
- Classroom Capacity: 60
- Banquet Capacity: 96
Kelly Education Center - Azalea Room
- Theater Capacity: 50
- Classroom Capacity: 30
- Banquet Capacity: 48
- Reception Capacity: 40
Robins Visitors Center - Robins Room
- Theater Capacity: 140
- Classroom Capacity: 50
- Banquet Capacity: 136
- Reception Capacity: 125
Bloemendaal House Entire Downstairs & Tent
- Banquet Capacity: 144
- Reception Capacity: 250
Robins Visitors Center - Garden Cafe
- Banquet Capacity: 60
- Reception Capacity: 100
Events
September
18
Flourish: Celebrating our Garden and its Beauty
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
September
18
Kyle Epps: Artist-in-Residence
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
September
20
Fall Plant Sale
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
September
20
Storytime in the Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
September
26
Fidos After 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
October
26
Diwali at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
October
27