Hours & Admission

There are plenty of reasons to visit in all seasons. Peruse the Garden calendar for current event information.

The Gardens

With seven themed Gardens and nearly 100 botanical acres, there are limitless opportunities to explore at Powell Gardens.

Dining & Shopping

Find garden-inspired gifts, beverages, and grab-and-go food at reFresh in the Missouri Barn and the Perennial Lounge in the Visitor Center.

Know Before You Go

Check out our frequently asked questions page for the Dos and Don'ts before you visit.

Explore The Gardens

PHOTO STREAM – #POWELLGARDENS

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#MemberMonday: Powell Gardens is open for members during March! Enjoy the first spring blooms before our public opening on April 1, 2021. Mark your calendar to take part in these members-only days!*

Friday, March 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday, March 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday, March 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday, March 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

*Advance reservation not required on member-only days. Members present their membership card or ask the front desk to look up their name upon arrival for check in.

📸: Lamium maculatum. #powellgardens #botanicalgardens #memberdays #membership #supportbotanicalgardens #membership

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Do you think your boss will accept a botanical garden note instead of a doctor's note? If so, we prescribe sunshine for those #SundayScaries. ⛅️

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Let's be real. We all know our screens are making us cranky, discontent, stressed out, and tired. This year, Powell Gardens is committed to helping you log off and pursue more of what really matters. Join us every other Saturday as we share #ScreenFreeSaturday ideas in our feed and stories. 🌿

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #letslogoff #putthescreensdown #grownative #garden #ourgardensyourhome #nophoneweekend #logoffandgooutside

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We promise you can do more on your smartphone than order in and scroll. 😆

This spring, learn to take incredible photos! Register for our virtual, three-part iPhone Photography Workshop today. Classes begin on Wednesday, March 24 (12:30-1:30 p.m.). Participants will have access to the Gardens on select days in March to practice their skills. Tickets linked in bio.

📸: Physocarpus opulifolius, commonly called Ninebark. #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #photographyclass #kansascityphotography #garden #plantphotography #plantsofinstagram #ninebark #takeaclass #adulteducation #smartphonephotography

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☀️ Can you get some sun today? Sunlight has been proven to boost serotonin production, helping your body have more energy and you to stay positive and focused. We're looking forward to being your go-to sun spot come April 1, 2021!

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #botanicalgardensofinstagram #plantsofinstagram #ourgardensyourhome #grownative #springblooms #firstblooms #plantbased #kansascityplancommunity #plantmoreplants

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🌱 It's really happening! #springiscoming

📸: Crocus antalyensis. #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #botanicalgardensofinstagram #plantsofinstagram #ourgardensyourhome #grownative #springblooms #firstblooms #plantbased #kansascityplancommunity #plantmoreplants

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We believe an appreciation for plants is a life-long pursuit. Join us in March for a class at Powell Gardens! Click the link in bio for more information on our iPhone Photography Workshop or Lunchtime Lecture: Orchid Genera.

📸:Cattleya amethystoglossa. #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #plantsofinstagram #gardenclasses #plantbasededucation #plantbased #adulteducation #photographyclass

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Let this greenhouse view be your #mondaymotivation. ✨

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #plantsofinstagram #greenhouse #greenhousegardening #succulents #succulentsofinstagram #plantbased #garden #gardening #ourgardensyourhome

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#SucculentSunday: This plant has star-shaped flowers that come in late spring and early summer. Do you know its name? (Hint: Look for the 📸 emoji at the end of our posts to see plant identification!)

📸: Sedum clavatum.

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Happy Saturday. 🌥🌱✨

📸: Monstera. #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #plantsofinstagram #monstera

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Do you want to take better photos? Improve your smartphone photography by taking our virtual three-part iPhone Photography Workshop. (Participants will have access to Powell Gardens on select days in March while enrolled in the class.) Space is limited; link in bio.

📸: Ligustrum vulgare. #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #garden #plantsofinstagram

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Garden friends, this is our (virtual) thank you note! Last week, you all sent us 80 birthday gifts. We so appreciate your generous giving, and look forward to using these gifts in the Gardens. Thank you! 🎉

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #happybirthdaypowellgardens

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Spring officially starts on March 20 this year. Not that we're counting or anything, buuut ... that's just 24 days away! 🌥

📸: Eucalyptus gunnii. #powellgardens #springiscoming #plantsofinstagram #eucalyptusofinstagram #botanicalgarden #garden #ourgardensyourhome

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Our first adult program of 2021 is here! Join Mark Prout, @americanorchidsociety judge, for Lunchtime Lecture: Orchid Species, a dynamic virtual presentation on orchid species and their genera. This lecture will be presented virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, March 16 (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Purchase tickets in advance (link in bio) to reserve your spot.

📸: Venus Slipper orchid, also called lady-slipper or bulldog orchid. #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #orchidsofinstagram #orchid #venusslipperorchid #ladyslipperorchid #bulldogorchid #orchidsofkansascity

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🎧Podcast alert! Powell Gardens CEO Tabitha Schmidt is featured on the lastest episode of #BankingOnKC from @countryclubbank. Join Scmidt and host Kelly Scanlon as they discuss Powell Gardens highlights and plans for creating an even more interactive visitor experience in 2021 and beyond. Click the link in bio to listen. #kansascity #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #newepisodealert

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Are you signed up for Garden updates? (Link in bio.) Powell Gardens will reopen to the public on April 1, 2021. Make sure you sign up now so you don't miss any important messages!

📸: Strobilanthes dyerina or Persian Shield.

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Stay safe, Kansas City. ❄ (Cabin fever getting to you? Scroll through our feed.)

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #winterwonderland #garden #kansascity

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❄ What's your favorite way to spend a cold, late winter day?

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The Gardens won't always be covered in snow. Starting April 1, we'll have blooms and visitors in the Gardens! We can't wait to see you Thurday-Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. this spring. (Are you a Powell Gardens member? Check your inbox for emails about #MemberMarch! We have member-only days and education in March just for you.)

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #openingsoon #garden #kansascitybotanicalgarden #botanicalgardenmembership #supportbotanicalgardens #kansascity

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LOL it just keeps snowing.😆❄🌥

Tag a friend who claims they're going to miss this weather in a few weeks. (We truly love and embrace all seasons at Powell Gardens buuut ... this is cold, garden friends! We're bundled up and reminding each other that every snow shower brings us closer to spring.)

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❄️🌥This isn't how we normally get to see Powell Gardens. Can you spot any landmarks or specific Gardens?

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #droneview #viewfromabove #ourgardensyourhome

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Calling all garden enthusiasts: Powell Gardens is hiring. If you love plants, we'd love to have you join our team! To see current opportunities, click the link in bio.

#powellgardens #botanicalgarden #nowhiring #hiring #jopopportunity #nowhiringkc #hiringkansascity #newjob #workinagarden #botanicalgardenjob #jobopening #garden

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Monday, February 15th? Sounds like #PatrickMahomesMonday! 🏈 (We made that holiday up but we firmly believe in it.) To celebrate a great season for the Kansas City @Chiefs, we’re offering $15 off any Powell Gardens memberships purchased today (link in bio). Enter code SUPERBOWL15 at checkout before 11:59 p.m. to take advantage of the discount. Tag a friend who can't miss this deal!

#powellgardens #kansascitychiefs #chiefskingdom #football #superbowllv #superbowl2021 #kansascity #botanicalgarden #garden #playinthegardens

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Powell Gardens wishes you the happiest Valentine's Day! How are you celebrating? It may be winter, but we hope at least a few blooms are involved. 🌹💐😊

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Throw away pic so your sweetie doesn't see this reminder: Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. ❤

If you still need to pick up something special, we have the perfect gift! Purchase a Powell Gardens membership online (link in bio) and plan a year of adventure, blooms, and sunshine together. Gift secured in less than 10 minutes AND dates already planned? You're welcome. 😍🌾

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We wish our birthday was all month long, but we’ll settle for a week. Thanks for celebrating along with us! We truly appreciate your generous gift giving.

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to enjoy this spring, check out Powell Gardens! (We’ve got special spot inspiration in our stories.) Our grounds are perfect for brunch, engagements, picnics, reading a book, strolls, and much more. What moments are you looking forward to enjoying at Powell Gardens?

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😉🧁 We won’t tell anyone you missed our birthday yesterday. But if you’re feeling guilty … there are just a handful of items left on our Amazon Wishlist! Click the link in bio to purchase a gift for the Gardens and support our mission all year long. #happybirthdaypowellgardens

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Happy birthday to us! We’re so glad to be your botanical garden, Kansas City. We look forward to celebrating many more years of plants and memories with you!

If you feel like celebrating our mission this week, there are a few items left on our Amazon Wishlist. Click the link in bio to donate a gift to the Gardens today. #happybirthdaypowellgardens

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As we celebrate our birthday week, we’re thinking of all the special celebrations we’ve seen in the Gardens. Our grounds have been the backdrop to memorials, weddings, anniversaries, company retreats, birthdays, and so much more. What an honor!

If you’re looking for the perfect place to celebrate, Powell Gardens has indoor and outdoor options. Click the link in bio for more information on special event rentals. #happybirthdaypowellgardens #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #gardenbirthday #botanicalbirthday

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We’re feeling thirty-threeeeeeee! 🌿✨🧁 On February 10, 1988, Powell Gardens officially became a botanical garden. We plan on celebrating our birthday all week long!

Our staff has compiled a list of tools and other things they’d love to use in the Gardens this year. Celebrate their hard work in support of our mission by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist. List linked in bio. #happybirthdaypowellgardens

📸: Codiaeum variegatum or Croton. #powellgardens #botanicalgarden #gardenparty #botanicalbirthday #croton #plantsofinstagram #crotonsofinstagram