Garden Museum Tours and Tickets

No, you don’t need reservations to visit the Garden Museum, although you can book tickets online ahead of your visit if you prefer. Otherwise, simply walk in and buy them from the front desk.

Located in a former church (now deconsecrated), this unique and informative museum is dedicated to all things gardens. Events and exhibitions focus on plants, food, sustainability, and botanical art, while the permanent collection displays gardening tools from throughout history. The museum is also home to a courtyard garden filled with rare plants.

No, there’s no free parking at the Garden Museum. However, you’ll find paid parking nearby. The closest options are on Lambeth High Street, which offers free parking each Sunday, and the Novotel on Lambeth Road. The Garden Museum is only 10 minutes on foot from multiple tube stations: Lambeth North, Waterloo, Vauxhall, and Westminster.

Count on around an hour for a self-guided visit. Save time for a drink or bite to eat in the museum’s on-site Garden Café, which is open from late morning through the afternoon. There’s also a souvenir shop that home gardeners will enjoy browsing through, stocked with gardening books and knick-knacks.

Yes, the Garden Museum is a great option for families with children. The museum has interactive displays, and tickets include an activity booklet for kids. Families can also borrow Explorer Backpacks from the front desk, with activities related to the collection and gardens. The museum regularly hosts family-friendly events, including toddler-focused crafts sessions and arts and storytelling activities for kids aged 10 and under.

Yes, the Garden Museum is mostly accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. There is step-free access to the museum through the Garden Café, and the first floor is accessible via a lift. The lift can occasionally be out of service, and the museum recommends calling ahead to check if you may need to use it. Service animals are welcome, and free admission is offered to carers.