February – October
Monday – Friday: 8AM to 5PM
Saturday – Sunday: 9AM to 5PM
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day: Closed
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve: Open 8AM to 2PM
New Years Day: Open 9AM to 4PM
Other Holidays: Normal Hours
We are proud to be the only free public botanical garden in the greater Los Angeles area. There is no admission fee to enter the Garden.
November – January
Monday – Friday: 8AM to 4PM
Saturday – Sunday: 9AM to 4PM
Map & Brochure
Check out the map to explore the different botanical collections in the Garden. Download our brochure here. Learn more about our Garden Collections here.
Brand identity of the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden developed by Little Big Brands.
Map of the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden by STUDIO-MLA.
Directions & Parking
The Mathias Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern corner of the UCLA campus. The Garden can be accessed from multiple gates. The main entrance is located at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion (707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90095). Restrooms are available in this building.
There is limited parking at UCLA on weekdays, and we recommend taking public transportation, biking, or ride share options. The Metro, Culver City, and Santa Monica buses all have stops near the Botanical Garden.
Visitors can park in UCLA Parking Structure 2. Rates are $5/hour or $18/day on weekdays, $3/hour or $12/day on weekends, and you must pay with your license plate # at a kiosk when you park. Do not wait to pay until you return or you will likely be ticketed. Do not park in spots labeled with a permit type other than green visitor parking. There are also metered parking spots in Westwood Village and on Manning Ave.
Visitor Guidlines
Help us preserve our living museum by following these guidelines:
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Removal of plant material is prohibited
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Please stay on the trails
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Do not climb on trees or rocks.
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Do not disturb wildlife.
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Abandonment of pets is illegal.
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Dogs are allowed in the Garden, but must be kept on leash at all times. Please clean up after your pets.
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Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and drug use are prohibited.
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Large groups must make a reservation.
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A permit required for commercial photography.
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There are no trash bins onsite. Please pack and remove all trash.
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Balloons, confetti, and other decor are not allowed onsite.
Tours
Sustainability and water conservation project
Construction on the Garden’s stream is now complete! This water sustainability project will result in a more water-conscious stream and irrigation system.
All areas are now open to the public.
The Garden’s stream revitalization project is largely thanks to the generosity of Charlie and Peggy Norris, for whom the brand new Norris Terrace is named.
The renovation has long been one of the Garden’s most urgent needs. The new stream features a stunning waterfall feature, safer bridges, an impermeable base to prevent water loss, and an irrigation system that delivers water to plants around the Garden.
Previously, the stream was losing 200 swimming pools worth of water each year. Now, the Garden’s hydrology system will be water efficient and sustainable.
