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Welcome to Duke
Gardens
Plan Your Visit ›

Construction is officially underway on the Garden Gateway!

Learn more about this transformational project and important changes for visitors during construction.

Duke Gardens logo in blue

Experience the beauty of Sarah P. Duke Gardens, a botanic garden in the heart of Duke University that inspires transformational learning, promotes wellness and builds community.

Bright pink coneflowers in front of a stone wall.

Visit During Construction

Pink cherry blossoms on and under a tree with a red arched bridge over a pond in the background

Explore the Gardens

Zinnias and other flowers in front of a wooden tobacco barn in the Discovery Garden

Learn & Discover

A stone staircase leading up to a metal garden pergola with two long, thin evergreen shrubs in the foreground and pink azaleas and trees in the background.

Become a Member & Donate

The outdoor areas of Duke Gardens are open every day from 8 a.m. until dusk during construction of the Garden Gateway, and admission is free thanks to the generosity of our members and donors.

Outdoor Spaces

8 a.m. to dusk, 365 days a year

including the restrooms in the Terrace Gardens, Culberson Asiatic Arboretum and Lewis St. entrance.

During the Garden Gateway construction period, the main entrance, Gardens parking lots and visitor center are closed.

Gardens Temporary Entrance

Located at 2000 Lewis Street

Visitors may enter the Gardens on foot through the new temporary pedestrian entrance at 2000 Lewis St. and through garden gates along Flowers Dr.  when the main entrance, visitor center and Gardens parking lots are closed for construction of the Garden Gateway.

Visitor Parking

AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS ONLY

There is no weekday parking during the Garden Gateway construction period. Public parking is available in the Duke University H lot on weekends only. Learn more about parking during construction and alternative ways of getting here.

Dogs Not Permitted

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Learn more about our dog walking policies.

Upcoming Events & Programs

This season, big changes are underway! As we embark upon construction of the transformative Garden Gateway project, a range of engaging education programs will continue but will feel slightly different during this period of exciting growth. You’ll find plant-inspired programs to engage your mind and body that take place onsite, offsite and virtually. Learn more on our Adult Education and Children & Family Programs pages.

Upcoming Events & Programs

This season, big changes are underway! As we embark upon construction of the transformative Garden Gateway project, a range of engaging education programs will continue but will feel slightly different during this period of exciting growth. You’ll find plant-inspired programs to engage your mind and body that take place onsite, offsite and virtually. 

We want you to have the best possible visit at the Gardens! Check out these frequently asked questions before you arrive.

What is the Garden Gateway?

How will my visit be impacted by construction?

When and where can I park?

How can I visit on weekdays?

Can I bring my dog?

A family with a small baby poses for a photo on a stone bridge.

Can I take photos?

Are group gatherings allowed?

Do you offer tours?

Are the Gardens accessible?

A family with a small baby poses for a photo on a stone bridge.

What programs are planned this season?

We want you to have the best possible visit at the Gardens! Check out these frequently asked questions before you arrive.

What is the Garden Gateway?

How will my visit be impacted by construction?

When and where can I park?

How can I visit on weekdays?

Can I bring my dog?

A family with a small baby poses for a photo on a stone bridge.

Can I take photos?

Are group gatherings allowed?

Do you offer tours?

Are the Gardens accessible?

A family with a small baby poses for a photo on a stone bridge.

What programs are planned this season?

We’re Growing

Arriving 2026, the Garden Gateway is a transformational renovation and expansion of the Gardens’ entrance to elevate the visitor experience for all.

Learn more >

See What We’re Up To

There’s always something new at the Gardens. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and share your pics with #dukegardens.

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Questions about Duke Gardens?

Please contact us using this form or call 919-684-3698.