Getting ready forthe Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
A 66-acre garden on White Rock Lake that is a KultureCity certified sensory-inclusive venue: sensory backpacks with noise reducing headphones, fidget tools, visual cue cards and communication resources are at each Information Booth, Quiet Area and Headphone Zone signs mark the grounds, and there is a social story to read ahead.
Sensory supports. Sensory backpacks, Quiet Areas, social story.
Hours
Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm. During Holiday at the Arboretum (November 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027), daytime admission is 9 am to 4 pm; the garden closes from 4 to 5 pm, then opens 5 to 10 pm for Holiday at Night, a separately ticketed evening experience. The Arboretum is closed during the day on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, and open for Holiday at Night those evenings.
“As a proud partner of KultureCity sensory backpacks complete with noise reducing headphones, fidget tools, visual cue cards, and communication resources are available at each Information Booth.”
“The Dallas Arboretum is a certified sensory-inclusive venue through partnership with KultureCity. To help guests with sensory sensitivities prepare for their visit, a social story is available here through our listing on the KultureCity website.”
“As I walk around, I might also see a sign that says Quiet Area. This sign tells me that this area is quiet and I can come here to relax if I need a break.” venue.kulturecity.org
The social story names the Information Booths at Gates 1 and 3 for borrowing a sensory bag, and says staff wear a green polo with a name tag.
Sensory backpacks with noise reducing headphones are at each Information Booth.
Quiet Area signs mark places to relax; Headphone Zone signs mark places that may get loud.
Daytime admission: Monday to Thursday adults $21.95, children 3 to 12 $17.95; Friday to Sunday adults $25.95, children 3 to 12 $21.95; children under 3 free; Museums for All $3. Prices and discounts are valid only when bought on the Arboretum's own website, and during the holiday season admission varies by date.
Areas with a Headphone Zone sign (the social story says the area “may get loud”)not stated
Quieter, in the Arboretum's words
Areas with a Quiet Area sign, for relaxing if you need a breakquiet zone
The quiet garden paths of the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Gardenquiet zone
Parking is $15 per vehicle, plus applicable tax and fees; Museums for All visitors park free, and members park free for up to two pre-registered vehicles. Entry 3 sits directly in front of the Children's Adventure Garden. The garage (Entry 4) is across Garland Road, with a secure, accessible underground walkway to the garden. Please use designated parking and not nearby residential streets: tow-away zone signage is in effect.
Complimentary wheelchairs are at the Ticket Booth, first come, first served; mobility scooters rent for $20 to $30. Trams and wheelchairs can't be reserved. Tram tours leave Tram Stop 1 (Main Entrance) and Tram Stop 2 (Children's Garden) at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm, about 40 minutes round trip, with priority for the mobility impaired; trams don't carry wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, coolers or other large items, and don't run on high attendance days.
Wheelchairs and strollers are allowed throughout the gardens. In the Children's Adventure Garden, strollers and wagons need a braking system because of the terrain.
You can bring your own picnic with food, snacks and drinks and picnic anywhere except dining areas; picnic tables are limited. In the Children's Adventure Garden, food is allowed only in specified areas. There is a water bottle refill station at the main plaza and drinking fountains at all the entrances.
The Arboretum can't store or hold guests' bags or luggage.
Not allowed: amplified music, musical instruments or any noise-making device unless pre-approved; balloons, kites, frisbees, balls and other active sports and games; skateboards, hoverboards and scooters (motorized scooters only for the mobility impaired); bicycles; costume masks and prop weapons; candles and all outdoor flames; and pets other than licensed service animals.
Lost something? Call 214.515.6615 or email lostandfound@dallasarboretum.org.
