Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

COVID-19 UPDATE

Due to public health orders, the UCLA campus is currently closed. This means that the Botanical Garden is closed to the general public. Essential UCLA staff, students, and patients that are already on campus can visit on weekdays. The Garden is completely closed on weekends. Bathrooms are closed–please plan ahead and prepare. Visitors must wear a face covering while visiting and practice physical distancing between yourself and other guests. Guided tours are currently on hold. Thank you for patience as we work with the university and LA County Department of Public Health to reduce the number of people on campus right now.

UCLA MILDRED E. MATHIAS BOTANICAL GARDEN
A 7.5 acre public garden, outdoor classroom, and research facility on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, California. We promote botanical knowledge by curating collections that highlight biogeography, conservation, and natural history. The Garden seeks to inspire environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their relationship to society through education, research, and public outreach. Our beautiful setting fosters health and tranquility for the community.

SUPPORT THE GARDEN

Donate today to help provide access to nature and educational programs.

GARDEN COLLECTIONS

Discover our thematic botanical collections within the Garden.

VENUES

Host your next event in our lush Garden or reserve film & photography permits.

CAMPUS PLANTS

Explore the diverse plants of the 400+ acres of the UCLA campus.

LOCATIONS AND HOURS

707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Plan Your Visit

Hours (February – October):
Weekdays: 8AM to 5PM
Weekends: 9AM to 5PM

Hours (November – January):
Weekdays: 8AM to 4PM
Weekends: 9AM to 4PM

Closed on UCLA Holidays

There is no admission fee for the Garden.

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S T A Y C O N N E C T E D

OPEN POSITION: Herbarium Curator and Adjunct Assis

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G A R D E N N E W S L E T T E R

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MILDRED E. MATHIAS

Once known as the world authority on the carrot family, Mildred held a wide-array of titles over the years. Some included: extraordinary woman, beloved professor, wild explorer, renowned botanist, ambitious director and loving mother. Explore our digital Mildred Archive to read about her fantastic life, travel the world in her shoes, and see the Garden through her eyes.

OUR MISSION

The UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden promotes botanical knowledge by curating collections that highlight biogeography, conservation, and natural history. The Garden seeks to inspire environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their relationship to society through education, research, and public outreach. Our beautiful setting fosters health and tranquility for the community.