Explore a living museum of unique plants from all over the world through one of our guided experiences!
Discover the diverse flora and fauna that live in our urban oasis and hear fascinating stories about the Garden’s past, present, and future. Standard tours typically last from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Our education and outreach programs are funded entirely through generous donations from the wider UCLA community. Although tours and field trips are always free, please consider supporting the Garden’s mission through Gifts and Membership. Your tax-deductible donation helps us provide free educational programs, stay open on weekends, and maintain our renowned living collections.
Tours may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of rain or extreme weather.
Please note: UCLA courses that also wish to utilize our outdoor teaching spaces should visit our Outdoor Classroom & Laboratory page to book their reservation and/or tour.
For K-12 visits, please head here to book your program.
Public Tours
Free guided tours are typically held on the first Saturday of each month. Check for upcoming drop-in tours here.
Tours begin at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion and are led by one of our fantastic Garden Guides.
Private Group Tours
The Garden also offers free scheduled tours to UCLA students/staff, and community groups of 15 people or more.
These tours are subject to availability and must be scheduled at least a month in advance. To request a tour, please fill out the form below.
Please also use the form below to submit requests for self-guided tours so we can advise on potential conflicts with other happenings in the Garden.
