Free or discounted entry for members of AHS Garden Network.
The East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society
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Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Hours can change on holidays. Check with the venue before you travel.
About this place
This arboretum and botanical garden in Athens offers a mix of nature trails and historic buildings for families to explore together. Kids can wander through the Children's Garden, Hanson Learning Meadow, and nature trails, or check out the Beehive & Wildlife Pond and Log Laboratory. Heritage exhibits include the Wofford House, Little Red School House, the old Henderson County Jail, and the Discovery Barn, giving a hands-on look at local history. The site also runs field trips, homeschool programs, and scouting group activities, plus a Summer in the Gardens program for younger visitors. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM, with admission for kids ages 3-15 set at $4.00.
If you are a member here
A membership to The East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society carries reciprocal admission, so the same card is worth free or discounted entry at other places in this program.
- the full AHS Garden Network list Botanical gardens and arboreta
Reciprocal programs are built for travel and most exclude places close to the one where you hold your membership, so this is worth the most when you are away from home. How reciprocal memberships work