The gardens are open to the public. Ima Hogg, and now the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Establishment of the Bayou Bend Gardens Endowment, a charitable trust for the perpetual maintenance of the gardens. The endowment is supported by public contributions. Host of the annual Sadie Gwin Blackburn Environmental Seminar, which is open to the public.
Admission is free.
Publication of A Garden Book for Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Rienzi, The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Trees for Houston, The Park People, Ronald McDonald House, The Seniors Place, The Star of Hope, Student Conservation Association Inc., Upper Kirby District and The Women's Home. No admission charge for children 12 and under. No refunds on tickets. Wheelchair access not available in private homes and gardens.