Tickets

All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket.

Hours
9am–5pm daily


Descanso Events

After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.

Introduction to Plant Identification

Want to learn how to identify plants? Join Autumn Ayers, our Garden Records and Collections Manager, to learn how to recognize the plants around you on September 21 from 10–11:30am. […]

$20 – $25

Introduction to Birding

Join Omar Alui for an informative talk on Descanso bird habitats and a related search for birds in the garden on Saturday, October 5. See how bird life changes in […]

$20 – $25

Invasive Pest Information

Experts from the County of Los Angeles will be on hand in the Courtyard to discuss the goldspotted oak borer, an invasive insect impacting oak woodlands throughout Southern California.  No […]

Free

Homeschool Day

Mark your calendar for October 21! Visit Descanso Gardens on this special day for homeschools and enjoy free entry, education materials, and a great day in the gardens. Free for […]

Intro to Nature Journaling

Join us for Intro to Nature Journaling with artist and educator Michelle Antonisse on Saturday, November 23 from 1–3pm. Learn how scientists and artists have used illustrative and descriptive journaling to explore the natural world. We will start with the history, uses, and many styles of this method. Then, we will venture outside for a […]

$30 – $35

Homeschool Day

Mark your calendar for December 16! Visit Descanso Gardens on this special day for homeschools and enjoy free entry, education materials, and a great day in the gardens. Free for […]

Camellia Walking Tour

Join Camellia Horticulturalist Arian Noorzai on a walking tour to learn about Descanso’s camellia collections and an introduction to rare and exotic camellias. No advance registration required, free with admission. […]

Included with admission or membership