Please confirm your selected date above before adding it to the cart.
- Advance tickets are required for all non-members.
- Guests can enter any time after the time printed on their ticket and stay until closing.
- Admission is free the third Tuesday of the month (Free Tuesday), advance tickets required. Free entry does not apply to special events.
- Tickets may be purchased online up to 1 hour before closing, based on availability.
After completing your order you will receive an email with your receipt followed by a separate email with your eTicket(s). Please allow up to 10 minutes to receive both emails. When you arrive, join the queue at the bridge to have your tickets scanned.
The ticketholder voluntarily assumes all risk and liability incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued. All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
For questions call 818.949.4200 or email membership@descansogardens.org
Please confirm your selected date before adding it to the cart.
Please confirm your selected time above, this is your arrival time.
- Guests can enter any time after the time printed on their ticket and stay until closing. Early arrival will not be admitted.
- Admission is free the third Tuesday of the month (Free Tuesday), advance tickets required. Free entry does not apply to special events.
- Tickets may be purchased online up to 1 hour before closing, based on availability.
After completing your order you will receive an email with your receipt followed by a separate email with your eTicket(s). Please allow up to 24 hours to receive both emails.
Tickets cannot be rescheduled. For questions call 818.949.4200 or email membership@descansogardens.org. The ticketholder voluntarily assumes all risk and liability incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued.
Please confirm your selected time before adding it to the cart. Tickets cannot be rescheduled.
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. Please read all policies and procedures outlined below before purchasing a non-refundable permit as some policies have changed. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time-Use Photography Permit:
- Permit holders are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined in the Photography Agreement.
- Every courtesy will be extended to those wishing to use the gardens for photography purposes so long as such use does not interfere with public use.
- Descanso Gardens cannot guarantee that all areas of the garden will be available for photography on the day of reservation. All garden activities such as classes, tours, and landscape projects will have exclusive rights to that reserved area. Some areas of the garden, including the Rose Garden, may not be available on the day of your reservation. Seasonal restrictions may also apply.
- All permit holders must check in at Guest Services to sign the Photography Agreement and to check out a Photographer badge.
- Permit holders are invited to check in at Guest Services up to two hours before the garden closes and stay as late as closing time. Check in time is 9am-3pm during regular hours and 9am-5pm during extended hours.
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited availability each day.
- There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Tripods are allowed, but cannot be placed in plant beds or on benches. Additional photography equipment and props are prohibited except under commercial contract through the Special Events office.
- Props such as balloons, bicycles, confetti, signage, blankets, stools, chairs/tables, plants and flowers are not permitted.
- Clothing changes are not permitted.
Group Sizes and Prices
Groups of 21 people or more should contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291 in advance.
Refunds
- Photography Permits are non-refundable
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
For more information and details on availability:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. Please read all policies and procedures outlined below before purchasing a non-refundable permit as some policies have changed. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time-Use Photography Permit:
- Permit holders are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined in the Photography Agreement.
- Every courtesy will be extended to those wishing to use the gardens for photography purposes so long as such use does not interfere with public use.
- Descanso Gardens cannot guarantee that all areas of the garden will be available for photography on the day of reservation. All garden activities such as classes, tours, and landscape projects will have exclusive rights to that reserved area. Some areas of the garden, including the Rose Garden, may not be available on the day of your reservation. Seasonal restrictions may also apply.
- All permit holders must check in at Guest Services to sign the Photography Agreement and to check out a Photographer badge.
- Permit holders are invited to check in at Guest Services up to two hours before the garden closes and stay as late as closing time. Check in time is 9am-3pm during regular hours and 9am-5pm during extended hours.
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited availability each day.
- There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Tripods are allowed, but cannot be placed in plant beds or on benches. Additional photography equipment and props are prohibited except under commercial contract through the Special Events office.
- Props such as balloons, bicycles, confetti, signage, blankets, stools, chairs/tables, plants and flowers are not permitted.
- Clothing changes are not permitted.
Group Sizes and Prices
Groups of 21 people or more should contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291 in advance.
Refunds
- Photography Permits are non-refundable
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
For more information and details on availability:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. Please read all policies and procedures outlined below before purchasing a non-refundable permit as some policies have changed. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time-Use Photography Permit:
- Permit holders are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined in the Photography Agreement.
- Every courtesy will be extended to those wishing to use the gardens for photography purposes so long as such use does not interfere with public use.
- Descanso Gardens cannot guarantee that all areas of the garden will be available for photography on the day of reservation. All garden activities such as classes, tours, and landscape projects will have exclusive rights to that reserved area. Some areas of the garden, including the Rose Garden, may not be available on the day of your reservation. Seasonal restrictions may also apply.
- All permit holders must check in at Guest Services to sign the Photography Agreement and to check out a Photographer badge.
- Permit holders are invited to check in at Guest Services up to two hours before the garden closes and stay as late as closing time. Check in time is 9am-3pm during regular hours and 9am-5pm during extended hours.
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited availability each day.
- There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Tripods are allowed, but cannot be placed in plant beds or on benches. Additional photography equipment and props are prohibited except under commercial contract through the Special Events office.
- Props such as balloons, bicycles, confetti, signage, blankets, stools, chairs/tables, plants and flowers are not permitted.
- Clothing changes are not permitted.
Group Sizes and Prices
Groups of 21 people or more should contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291 in advance.
Refunds
- Photography Permits are non-refundable
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
For more information and details on availability:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Descanso Gardens welcomes artists and photographers to capture our natural beauty. Please read all policies and procedures outlined below before purchasing a non-refundable permit as some policies have changed. All posed photography, both commercial and non-commercial, requires a reservation and fee.
Reserving a One-Time-Use Photography Permit:
- Permit holders are welcome to take photographs on our grounds according to the policies and procedures outlined in the Photography Agreement.
- Every courtesy will be extended to those wishing to use the gardens for photography purposes so long as such use does not interfere with public use.
- Descanso Gardens cannot guarantee that all areas of the garden will be available for photography on the day of reservation. All garden activities such as classes, tours, and landscape projects will have exclusive rights to that reserved area. Some areas of the garden, including the Rose Garden, may not be available on the day of your reservation. Seasonal restrictions may also apply.
- All permit holders must check in at Guest Services to sign the Photography Agreement and to check out a Photographer badge.
- Permit holders are invited to check in at Guest Services up to two hours before the garden closes and stay as late as closing time. Check in time is 9am-3pm during regular hours and 9am-5pm during extended hours.
- Same-day photography bookings can be made on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited availability each day.
- There are limitations on equipment that amateur photographers may bring into the Gardens. Tripods are allowed, but cannot be placed in plant beds or on benches. Additional photography equipment and props are prohibited except under commercial contract through the Special Events office.
- Props such as balloons, bicycles, confetti, signage, blankets, stools, chairs/tables, plants and flowers are not permitted.
- Clothing changes are not permitted.
Group Sizes and Prices
Groups of 21 people or more should contact the Special Events office at specialevents@descansogardens.org or 818-949-4291 in advance.
Refunds
- Photography Permits are non-refundable
- Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
For more information and details on availability:
Email photography@descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200
Join us for a behind-the-scenes nursery tour to see what it takes to care for and preserve the diverse plants of Descanso Gardens. This tour will focus on the roses of Descanso – in particular how to breed, propagate, and care for them.
The Ruth Borun Nursery and Propagation Center at Descanso Gardens serves as the backbone for growing, protecting, and enhancing the garden collections. The nursery staff is constantly active and working on projects: from growing annual plants for the Promenade, to establishing native California species, to archiving and saving clones of our historic lilac, camellia, and rose varieties.
About the Instructor: Frank Obregon, a longtime plant devotee and nurseryman, currently oversees the Descanso nursery facilities and operations where he focuses on maintaining and breeding new varieties from our chrysanthemum, lilac, and camellia collections. Frank has spent many years working with carnivorous plants and native California plants. He is a proud graduate of Cal Poly, Pomona.
$5 members / $10 non-members
Member price will reflect once in cart.
Advance registration and minimum enrollment required.
All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
The ticketholder voluntarily assumes all risk and liability incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued.
Wander and Wonder is a nature-based workshop designed to help parents and children slow down and reconnect through shared sensory experiences, gentle reflection, and mindful play. Rooted in early childhood development and the psychology of wonder, the workshop provides a structured yet open space for families to explore the beauty of everyday nature and deepen their relationship through presence. Including icebreakers, sensory activities, meditation, and group activities, this workshop is open to all ages.
About the Instructor: Laura Garcia, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and wellness program designer dedicated to fostering community well-being. As a new mother and passionate nature enthusiast, Laura blends her expertise in behavioral science with personal experience to design transformative programs that support parents and children.
Adults: $40 members / $45 non-members
Children (2 and up): $15 members / $20 non-members
Children under 2: Free but need a ticket
Member price will reflect once in cart.
Advance registration and minimum enrollment required.
All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
The ticketholder voluntarily assumes all risk and liability incidental to the event for which this ticket is issued.
Join Us!
We invite you to an exclusive gathering to learn more about The Campaign for Descanso Gardens and our exciting upcoming projects. As a valued member of our community, this is a special opportunity to explore how these initiatives will enhance the beauty and accessibility of Descanso for future generations.
If you wish to choose a different date than what you have selected above, you can choose from:
Join us to connect with fellow supporters, hear directly from CEO Juliann Rooke about the vision for Descanso’s future, and take a closer look at exciting projects, including a new farm-to-table restaurant, a refurbished lake and water storage system, and a children’s garden.
We look forward to sharing our vision with you and hope to see you at one of these special gatherings!
All attendees in your party must be registered for a ticket.
Join exhibition curator Carole Ann Klonarides, Daphne’s Wardrobe artist iris yirei hu, and ICA LA curator Amanda Sroka for a discussion exploring identity, transformation and spiritual connection in Daphne’s Wardrobe—Metamorphosis into Nature. iris uses literal and metaphorical references to a human and spiritual connection to life, exploring the cycles of life and death, the earthly and the otherworldly, and the infinitely evolving self. Meets in the Sturt Haaga Gallery.
This program is supported, in part, by Perenchio Foundation and the Pasadena Art Alliance.
Space is limited, all attendees in your party must be registered for a ticket.