Member Discounts Online
Your account on our website now links directly with your membership record. If you haven't done so already, please register prior to making your purchase. You will need to use the same email address you have saved with your membership record in order to receive Membership Discounts. Please make sure you are signed into your account to receive your discount.
PLEASE NOTE: Discounts do not appear until all items have been added to your cart, they will appear on the check-out page before you submit payment information.
If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.
Members, please remember to SIGN-IN to your account in order to receive your discount! If you place your order without signing in, we will not be able to refund your discount.
Please register under an adult below and provide the participating child's name and age in the appropriate box below.
Celebrate with someone special trip to the Botanical Gardens for Thurs-Date Nights! Included in your ticket is one glass of wine from The Bubble Bar, light fare from The Grazeful Gatherer, and a sweet chocolate bite from Dark Forest Chocolate to finish off your evening.
Before you visit the Botanical Gardens, please read below.
E-TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for all visitors, including members. Walk-ins are not permitted for Thurs-Date Nights. Please arrive with your E-tickets ready to be scanned!
- Please arrive at your scheduled time.
- Use the front entrance for your best experience.
- If you or anyone in your party have accessibility needs, you are welcome to use our rear accessible entrance.
- Be considerate of others' health and safety when visiting.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Keep your distance from others.
- Wear a mask if it makes you feel most comfortable.
- Wash your hands and utilize hand sanitizing stations.
- This is a 21+ event.
Thank you for helping us create the most enjoyable experience possible!
If there is anything else you need for this event please contact: connect@buffalogardens.com
Thank you!
We’re inviting artists of all media and abilities, near and far, to grab their sketchbooks, canvases, pencils or paints, and find inspiration under the lush conservatory for an intimate art experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Buffalo. You will have the entire 30,000+ square foot conservatory full of exotic plants from around the world at your fingertips to create in plein-air for four hours. *Registration is limited.
This experience is best suited for artists ages 16 and up. All participants are encouraged to bring their own easels, small tables, water cups, and water-based or dry media to work with. Only chairs and water for painting will be provided. Please keep in mind the nature of the greenhouse is very warm and humid. Water bottles are welcome and encouraged. Please review our full Artist Expectations on our web page.
Members— please make sure to log into your account to receive your discount! If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.
Member Discounts Online
Your account on our website now links directly with your membership record. If you haven't done so already, please register prior to making your purchase. You will need to use the same email address you have saved with your membership record in order to receive Membership Discounts. Please make sure you are signed into your account to receive your discount.
PLEASE NOTE: Discounts do not appear until all items have been added to your cart, they will appear on the check-out page before you submit payment information.
If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.
Members, please remember to SIGN-IN to your account in order to receive your discount! If you place your order without signing in, we will not be able to refund your discount.
Calling all Cosplayers and Photographers!
Join us for a special Photography Night. We welcome you to an evening full of themed photo shoots in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. We highly encourage cosplayers and photographers to join forces to creative ideas with our beautiful conservatory as your canvas.
Before you visit the Botanical Gardens, please read below.
- Please arrive at your scheduled time.
- Use the front entrance for your best experience.
- If you or anyone in your party have accessibility needs, you are welcome to use our rear accessible entrance.
- Be considerate of others' health and safety when visiting.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Keep your distance from others.
- Wear a mask if it makes you feel most comfortable.
- Wash your hands and utilize hand sanitizing stations.
Thank you for helping us create the most enjoyable experience possible!
If there is anything else you need for this event please contact: connect@buffalogardens.com
Please choose your time slot by selecting "Other arrival times."
This page is for the purchase of daytime admission. For experiences that occur outside of our normal hours, see our events calendar.
LOOKING FOR TICKETS FOR THE BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE? PLEASE CLICK HERE
Members— please make sure to log into your account to receive your discount! If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.
Please choose your time slot by selecting "Other times."
Before you visit the Botanical Gardens, please read below.
- Please arrive at your scheduled time.
- Use the front entrance for your best experience.
- If you or anyone in your party have accessibility needs, you are welcome to use our rear accessible entrance.
- Be considerate of others' health and safety when visiting.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Keep your distance from others.
- Wear a mask if it makes you feel most comfortable.
- Wash your hands and utilize hand sanitizing stations.
Thank you for helping us create the most enjoyable experience possible!
E-Tickets - E-TICKETS are recommended for all visitors, including members. Walk-ins may be turned away if our visitor capacity has been met. Please arrive with your E-tickets ready to be scanned!
Member Discounts Online - Your account on our website now links directly with your membership record. If you haven't done so already, please REGISTER prior to making your purchase. You will need to use the same email address you have saved with your membership record in order to receive Membership Discounts. Please make sure you are signed into your account to receive your discount. PLEASE NOTE: Discounts do not appear until all items have been added to your cart, they will appear on the check-out page before you submit payment information. Members, please remember to SIGN-IN to your account in order to receive your discount! If you place your order without signing in, we will not be able to refund your discount. If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.
THIS PAGE IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR THE BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE.
For admission tickets before June 7th or after August 3rd, please click here
Please choose your time slot by selecting "Other times."
Before you visit the Butterfly Experience at the Botanical Gardens, please read below.
- Please arrive at your scheduled time with your e-tickets ready to be scanned.
- If you arrive late, you may be asked to wait and return at another time.
- Parking is available in our free parking lot as well as along the Ring Road. Follow signs for additional and accessible parking.
- Review our policies, FAQ, and guidelines for the Butterfly Experience
Members— please make sure to log into your account to receive your discount! If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this behind the scenes experience! Enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that’s fun for all ages. Each participant receives a cup of koi fish food and time to help feed our fishy friends! This experience is limited to 15 people per session. For other available dates, choose 'Other dates'
This page is for the purchase of our Feed the Fish program beginning at 9:30am. Daytime admission from 10am-4pm is also included with the program. For other events and experiences, see our events calendar.
Members— please make sure to log into your account to receive your discount! If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.
On select Sundays throughout the summer, grab your mat and head to the Botanical Gardens for a free yoga session on our front lawn from 9am-10am!
Experience the Botanical Gardens in a calm, welcoming atmosphere during Sensory Hour—an event designed for individuals with special sensory, developmental or physical needs and their families. Enjoy a peaceful visit with reduced sounds, fewer crowds, and an environment that supports comfort and exploration. Capacity is limited to 50 guests to ensure a relaxed setting. Advance registration is highly recommended.
Sensory Hour is presented in partnership with The Summit Center. The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading expert on autism spectrum disorder. Through their educational, behavioral health, and community integration programs, they support more than 1,100 children and adults each year with autism and other developmental disabilities. For more than 50 years, they've given people the tools to achieve their greatest potential.
Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Days! We are opening up the Botanical Gardens for the public to take family photos, engagement shoots, senior portraits, maternity photos, baby photos or photos of a special occasion at a reduced rate.
Please keep in mind, that during the photoshoot the Botanical Gardens will be a shared space. Please be mindful of other guests. Please review our full list of policies on the Photography Nights event page.
Members— please make sure to log into your account to receive your discount! If you need to update your email address or membership information, please email us at membership@buffalogardens.com.