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Singing Bowl Meditation

The Outdoor Amphitheater 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

Join The Common Experience at UCLA for a peaceful Saturday afternoon in nature. On June 1 from 2-3pm at the Outdoor Amphitheater, enjoy an introduction to mindfulness, a singing bowl meditation, and art activities. RSVP here. This is an event by The Common Experience at UCLA, co-sponsored by the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden. Mindfulness experts […]

Guided Garden Tour – July 6

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on July 6, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden – July 18

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here or at the door. We do not accept cash. If you are paying at the door, you will need […]

Guided Garden Tour – August 3

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on August 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden – August 15

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here. Skip the line and buy tickets ahead of time! We cannot accept cash. If you are paying at the […]

Guided Garden Tour – September 7

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on September 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

Third Thursdays: Twilight in the Garden – September 19

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here. Skip the line and buy tickets ahead of time! We cannot accept cash. If you are paying at the door, you […]

Volunteer Orientation: Garden Guides and Educators

Become a part of our team of educators and contribute to the Garden's mission of promoting environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their connections to society. Garden Guides give tours to community groups, college students, and UCLA staff. Garden Educators assist with our K-12 field trip program. Learn more about our volunteer program. No […]

Botany Workshop: Plantober!

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us for a workshop on plant propagation during fall in Southern California! Learn from the Garden's Assistant Director, Allison Keeney. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion on 10/5 from 11am-12pm.

Fall Fest

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

Don't miss the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Fall Fest on October 19, 2024, from 12-4 pm! It's completely free to attend, and there's no need to RSVP. We've got a lot of fun activities lined up, including weaving, seed bomb making, iNaturalist training by the Los Angeles Public Library, and representatives from incredible organizations like […]

First-Saturday Drop-In Tour

Explore our living museum featuring collections from around the world! Free and open to the public.

Botany Brown Bag

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Bring your lunch and learn about our Garden's unique collection of Hawaiian plants and their connection to education and research! This talk will be led by Dr. Thomas Gillespie, a professor in UCLA's Department of Geography focusing on biogeography, remote sensing, and forest ecosystems. This event is free and open to the public! We look […]

Music in the Garden with Gabriela

The Outdoor Amphitheater 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA

Please join singer-songwriters Gabriela and Selkie Winter in the Outdoor Amphitheater for an afternoon of music in the Garden! Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy live music. This event is free and open to the public.

Botany of the Holidays

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Guided Garden Tour – December 7

707 Tiverton Dr 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on December 7, 2024 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern […]

The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a promoter of nature at a California land grant institution, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

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(310) 825-8260


For venue reservations: (310) 467-7980

707 Tiverton Drive
Los Angeles, CA
90095

Open hours

Hours (February through October):
Weekdays: 8AM to 5PM
Weekends: 9AM to 5PM

Hours (November through January):
Weekdays: 8AM to 4PM
Weekends: 9AM to 4PM

UCLA Holidays: Open 9AM to 5PM. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Closed at 2pm on Christmas Eve.

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