Garden Museum Tickets, London

The Garden Museum celebrates the design, history, and art of British gardens, from early garden planning to the latest gardening techniques. It showcases a permanent collection of tools and artefacts from gardening throughout history and a permanent display of paintings representing four hundred years of gardening in Britain. It also houses the Archive of Garden Design, which provides detailed information on the working records of twentieth and twenty-first-century leading British garden designers. The museum's highlight is The Ark Gallery which celebrates the life and work of John Tradescant, the gardener who founded the first British museum at his Lambeth house.

The Garden Museum remains open from Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. The museum closes an hour after the last slot concludes, so you’re advised to visit the attraction before the last entry timing. During special events, the museum may close early, so check the timings with the staff or visit the official website to know more about the timing. You can also check the timings of the booking options available online if you plan to visit during the last slot.

The timing required to explore the Garden Museum will depend on your individual interest and how deeply you want to visit each section. Generally, two to three hours are enough to explore the various sections of the garden and see the various gardening collections. But if you have a keen interest in knowing about the history and design of British gardens, you may want to spend more time at the attraction.

Yes, you can take photos inside the Garden Museum but keep in mind the guidelines and restrictions so that you don't break any rules unintentionally. Avoid using flash as it may damage the artefacts and historical gardening collections and cause inconvenience to the other visitors. Also, keep a check on the signs to know if there are certain areas where photography is not allowed. You can also consult with the museum staff to know about the rules in place for photography.

Yes, the Garden Museum is wheelchair accessible through the Garden Café with level access. The first floor features a permanent collection, which can be accessed via the lift. You can also get a wheelchair from the museum visitor's office on a first come, first serve basis.

The Garden Museum features a garden-themed café decorated with huge tropical plants and beautiful flowers. Sip on your wine and enjoy your meal surrounded by lush green trees that create a breathtaking ambiance. The cafe features a seasonal menu that changes regularly depending on the preference of the customers. You can enjoy dinner here on Fridays and Tuesdays and lunch every day. While sitting at the café, you can discover the tombs of Captain William Bligh and the Tradescants family. Also, the polished grey floor of the café has been built seeking inspiration from the old graves.

No, you can't bring food or drinks inside the Garden Museum to maintain cleanliness and prevent any type of damage to the exhibits. Food can also attract pests and mosquitos leading to hygiene and health issues so should not bring any kind of food item inside the museum. If you feel hungry during the tour there is a nature-themed café inside the museum wherein you can enjoy scrumptious delicacies and refreshing drinks. The cafe doesn’t have an expansive menu but everything prepared here is organic and locally-sourced. Additionally, you can carry a water bottle inside the museum to stay hydrated throughout your tour. 

Pets are not allowed inside the Garden Museum to maintain cleanliness and ensure a sanitary environment. Sometimes pets may attack other visitors or damage the artefacts, so there are strict rules in place that prevent their entry inside the museum. Many visitors are not very comfortable with the pets so they may panic after seeing the animals. Assistance and hearing dogs are allowed in all areas of the museum to offer support to the people with disabilities. You may be denied entry inside the museum if you have come with your pet.