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.

Event Series Plant a Seed

Plant a Seed

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, get your own seeds to grow at home on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and […]

Free for children, included in the price of admission for adults

Gallery Story Time

Join us as we explore the themes of the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House exhibits through books! Gallery Story Time is great for children ages 2-7 with a caregiver. […]

Included with admission or membership

Summer Music and Dance

Embark on a magical journey to Bali, Iran & Armenia Prepare to dance, to sing, and to be enchanted by the vibrant world of Balinese culture as Emiko Susilo, an […]

Included with admission or membership

Descanso Railroad Grand Opening

Explore the new Descanso Railroad on Saturday, July 13. Marvel at the model trains traveling through landscapes and depots made of natural materials (many from Descanso Gardens). Enjoy a new train station where you […]

Included with Descanso Gardens membership or admission
Event Series Plant a Seed

Plant a Seed

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, get your own seeds to grow at home on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and […]

Free for children, included in the price of admission for adults
Event Series Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Plant a Seed

Plant a Seed

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, get your own seeds to grow at home on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and […]

Free for children, included in the price of admission for adults

Cultivate: Taking Flight

Surround yourself with other nature-lovers at Cultivate, a monthly event that brings together music, dancing, refreshments, and engaging experiences in nature that will connect you more deeply to the world […]

Included with admission or membership