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Hershey Gardens

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Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre botanical garden and arboretum on a hill above Hersheypark in Hershey, with nearly 14,000 roses.

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Why go

  • The rose beds: nearly 14,000 roses in some 800 varieties, from Hybrid Tea and floribunda to shrub and miniature roses.
  • The indoor tropical butterfly atrium inside the conservatory named for Milton and Catherine Hershey.
  • The five themed garden areas, with seasonal displays that change through the year.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00

What's in season

  • NowSep – NovVolunteer-led fall walks point out autumn leaves and mum displays.
  • NowJan – DecSeasonal displays and theme gardens change through the year.
  • Dec – FebSome outdoor areas may close in winter because of icy conditions.
  • Dec – FebThe indoor butterfly atrium is in bloom all winter.

What you see

  • Hersheypark, which the gardens overlook from their hill.
  • The town of Hershey, which the gardens overlook.
  • The Hotel Hershey, just north of the gardens.

Best time to visit

  • Open every day from 9:00 to 18:00.
  • The Butterfly Atrium admits visitors until 15 minutes before closing time.

Facilities

  • Picnic area Outside the main entrance, for guests of the gardens. Groups of 15 or more must book picnic tables by phone 48 hours ahead.
  • Water bottle refill stations In the Conservatory and the Education Center.
  • Benches Placed throughout the gardens.

Shorts

History

Milton S. It was established on his instructions in 1936, and he had asked for a garden of roses. Over the years it grew into 23 acres of gardens with five themed areas. Its rose area now holds nearly 14,000 roses in some 800 varieties.

  1. 1936Established on the instructions of Milton S. Hershey, as a gift to his community honouring his wife Catherine.
  2. 1937The garden opens to the public in June, starting as a small rose garden.
  3. Today23 acres of gardens in five themed areas, with nearly 14,000 roses in some 800 varieties.

Accessibility

  • Step-free access to the gardens The gardens are wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchair use Wheelchairs can be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sources: Hershey Gardens - Wikipedia · Hershey - Wikivoyage (do) · Home - Hershey Gardens · Visit - Hershey Gardens · Hours - Hershey Gardens · Hershey Gardens: booking (its own site) · checked 31 Oct 2026

Where
170 Hotel Rd, PA, Hershey

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Hershey Gardens?

Hershey Gardens is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00. The Butterfly Atrium admits visitors until 15 minutes before closing time.

Are children welcome at Hershey Gardens?

Yes. The gardens have a hands-on garden for children. Strollers are not allowed inside the Atrium.

Is Hershey Gardens wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the gardens are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs can be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I bring my own food to Hershey Gardens?

Outside food cannot be brought into the gardens. A picnic area lies outside the main entrance for guests of the gardens.

Do I need to book a picnic table at Hershey Gardens?

Groups of 15 or more must book picnic tables by phone 48 hours in advance. Visit questions can be directed to 717-534-3492.

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