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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.

Member Appreciation Night

As part of Member Appreciation Week, Descanso Gardens members are invited to join us for an exclusive evening of fun and nature on Friday, March 15 from 5–7pm. Enjoy live music, family-friendly nature activities, free train rides, tours of the nursery and Boddy House, and fun giveaways. Here's a schedule of activities to help you […]

Included with Descanso Gardens membership
Event Series Member Appreciation Week

Member Appreciation Week

We love our members! To show our appreciation for their support, we’re staying open from 5–7pm for members only, March 11–17 and celebrating with these member perks: Monday, March 11: Bring a friend for free Tuesday, March 12: Enter a drawing to win 4 tickets to Carved Wednesday, March 13: Free train rides, 9:30am - […]

Included with Descanso Gardens membership
Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Event Series Spring Bloom Tours

Spring Bloom Tours

Join us for a guided walking tour of the Lilac and Japanese Gardens at Descanso on March 15 and 16 from 11am–noon. Meets at Center Circle. Free with admission, no […]

Included with admission or membership

Trees Talk Opening Reception

Join us on Saturday, March 16 from 3-5pm for the opening reception of Trees Talk, our newest exhibition coming to the Sturt Haaga Gallery. Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. Meet Ann Marshall, exhibition designer, and enjoy a tour led by […]

Event Series Member Appreciation Week

Member Appreciation Week

We love our members! To show our appreciation for their support, we’re staying open from 5–7pm for members only, March 11–17 and celebrating with these member perks: Monday, March 11: Bring a friend for free Tuesday, March 12: Enter a drawing to win 4 tickets to Carved Wednesday, March 13: Free train rides, 9:30am - […]

Included with Descanso Gardens membership
Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Extended Hours Begin

Descanso keeps its doors open until 7pm from March 18–August 31, 2024. Don't miss the best of golden hour and more during spring and summer in the garden.

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]

Event Series Trees Talk exhibition

Trees Talk Exhibition

Focusing on Descanso Gardens’ magnificent heritage coast live oaks, Trees Talk explores the hidden network that allows trees to communicate with one another. This beguiling exhibition showcases touchable and interactive elements, drawing on actual wood taken from oaks that tragically fell during a severe storm in 2023. Visitors can investigate acorn sprouts that show how […]