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OPERATING HOURS AS OF September 17, 2025

  

·         Open daily
Garden open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sofia's Play Garden open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Model railroad garden open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (through October 31) 

 

 

SUMMER OPERATING HOURS THROUGH September 16, 2025

  

·         Monday and Tuesday
Garden open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sofia's Play Garden open from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Model railroad garden open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

  

·         Wednesday
Garden open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sofia's Play Garden open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (access before 9 a.m. is for members only)
Model railroad garden open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

  

·         Thursday through Sunday
Garden open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sofia's Play Garden open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Model railroad garden open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

  

IS EVERYTHING OPEN? 

The Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory will reopen on September 20, featuring a NEW collection of rare and remarkable plant species from around the world. Get plant curious and step into a world of living wonder as you explore the two houses again for the first time! 

NEW CONSTRUCTION! The Oasis is currently under construction. Located to the east of the Japanese park, this new building will be a central hub in the back section of the garden featuring a small amphitheater, indoor restrooms and additional guest amenities. Opening in spring 2026.

 

ADVANCE ADMISSION TICKETS 

Admission tickets are available for guests to reserve in advance of their visit. Tickets are for a single date and guests can arrive any time during the garden's operations that day.   

Tickets are non-refundable, but can be moved to another time slot in the event of inclement weather.   

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. << BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW  

Email confirmations will be sent to guests upon the completion of their purchase/reservation and they should show their online or printed receipt with a barcode to the front desk attendant upon arrival. Members are asked to present their membership card and photo ID along with their barcode.    

  

SERVICES 

·         The gift shop is open during the garden's operating hours.  

·         The ConAgra Café is currently open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

·         J's Coffee is currently closed due to the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory project.    

·         Narrated tram tours are offered Friday through Sunday in April and daily from May through October. Service may be suspended sporadically due to construction.  

·         Manual wheelchairs are available to loan on a first-come, first-served basis.  

  

<< For additional questions, email s.bucholz@omahabotanicalgardens.org or call (402) 346-4002, ext. 201/250.   

<< For membership questions, email membership@omahabotanicalgardens.org or call (402) 346-4002, ext. 214.  

  

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