Free Tours
Art in the Garden Tours
Our Art in the Garden tour meets in the Leonard Courtyard on Saturday mornings in the Spring and Fall, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (see below for exact dates).
This is a lively, interactive tour with a relaxed pace. Informative docents explain how the art pieces in the garden have been placed to enhance the landscape. Free with FWBG membership or Garden admission*.
Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates:
- Saturday, October 3
- Saturday, November 7
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Starting Point: Meet at the Leonard Courtyard at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden View Garden Map
Tickets: FWBG Members: $0 – a benefit of your membership! Non-members are welcome to enjoy the tour with your paid Garden admission.
Availability: First come, first served—up to 15 guests per date.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding tours, please email us at tours@fwbg.org or call us at 817-463-4120 ext. 120.
Begonia Greenhouse Tours – North America’s Largest Begonia Collection
There are more than 1,800 species in the genus Begonia. The Botanic Garden collection contains over 350 species and over 600 hybrids, making it the largest begonia collection in North America. In 2015, the FWBG became the first botanic garden in Texas to receive accreditation for its begonia collection through the Plant Collections Network and currently has the only accredited begonia collection in the nation.
Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates:
- Saturday, October 10 (1:00 PM tour only)
- Saturday, November 14 (1:00 PM tour only)
- Saturday, December 12
Upcoming 2027 Tour Dates:
- Saturday, January 9
- Saturday, February 13
- Saturday, March 13
- Saturday, April 10
- Saturday, May 8
Tour length: 45 to 60 minutes
Terrain: Flat, even ground, some gravel paths, not wheelchair-accessible
Time: 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Starting Point: Meet at the Begonia Greenhouse located near the Compost Outpost View Garden Map
Tickets: FWBG Members: $0 – a benefit of your membership! Non-members are welcome to enjoy the tour with your paid Garden admission.
Availability: First come, first served—up to 20 guests per date.
Private Begonia Collection tours are available by emailing tours@fwbg.org or visiting this page to book your tour.
Japanese Garden Tours
Our Japanese Garden open tour meets in the Japanese Garden Courtyard on Saturday mornings Spring and Fall from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. (see below for exact dates)
Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful Japanese Garden. Enjoy lovely vistas while docents discuss our garden’s design elements, history, and the cultural significance of Japanese gardens. Observe and discuss the wonderful plants and animals that call our garden home. (This tour is subject to cancellation due to weather.)
Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates:
- Saturday, September 19
- Saturday, October 17
- Saturday, November 21
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Starting Point: Meet at the Japanese Garden Courtyard at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden View Garden Map
Tickets: FWBG Members: $0 – a benefit of your membership! Non-members are welcome to enjoy the tour with your paid Garden admission.
Availability: First come, first served—up to 15 guests per date. No reservations are needed.
Trial Garden Tours
Our Trial Garden tours meet in the Trial Garden on Wednesdays from April – October from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Swing by and meet with a Trial Volunteers to learn about everything they’re doing.
Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates:
- Wednesday, April 1
- Wednesday, April 8
- Wednesday, April 15
- Wednesday, April 22
- Wednesday, April 29
- Wednesday, May 6
- Wednesday, May 13
- Wednesday, May 20
- Wednesday, May 27
- Wednesday, June 3
- Wednesday, June 10
- Wednesday, June 17
- Wednesday, June 24
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Starting Point: Trial Garden at the Fort Worth View Garden Map
Tickets: FWBG Members: $0 – a benefit of your membership! Non-members are welcome to enjoy the tour with your paid Garden admission.
Availability: First come, first served. No reservations are needed.
If you have general questions or comments, please email us at tours@fwbg.org. To contact a staff member through phone, you can call (817) 463-4120 ext. 120.
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