Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Christmas, with extended summer hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The grounds open early at 7 a.m. each Wednesday and Saturday. Members and children age 12 and under are free. Also, St. Louis City and County residents are admitted free Wednesday and Saturday until noon throughout the year and Monday through Thursday after 5 p.m. during extended summer hours. Some special events require an additional charge.
Free parking is available on the premises.
The Garden is easily accessible via public transportation by taking the MetroLink to the Central West End station and picking up the Garden Express shuttle bus.