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A Legacy of Beauty

Experience a dazzling 110-acre display of annuals and perennials punctuated by distinctive bridges, an award-winning children’s garden, towering pines, and delightful water features. Your admission includes access to Whiting Forest, home to the longest canopy walk in the United States.

Admission

Annual Pass $20.00
Adult daily $10.00
Kids (6-17) $2.00
College Students $2.00 (with valid i.d.)
Kids (5 & under) FREE

Reserve your admission online.

You are not required to purchase your admission in advance. However, during periods of peak visitation limited walk-up tickets may be available.

Annual admission cards are available to purchase online, in person at either Visitor Center, or by calling (989) 631-2677.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Dow Gardens and Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens are open all year with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. The grounds of the Gardens will also be closed for an annual maintenance day on the fourth Tuesday of September. Weather-related closures may occur.

Nov. 1 - April 14

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

April 15 - Labor Day

9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Sept. 3 - Oct. 31

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Getting Here

Visitors centers for Dow Gardens and Whiting Forest, along with parking, can be found on the map below. Dow Gardens and Whiting Forest are connected via a pedestrian bridge for convenient travel through the campus.

Dow Gardens

1809 Eastman Avenue

Midland, MI 48640

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Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens

2203 Eastman Avenue

Midland, MI 48640

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Etiquette

Etiquette Overview

We encourage you to explore! Feel free to walk on the grass. Please do not remove plant material, walk in planted (or unplanted beds), or climb trees.
Shirts and shoes required at all times.
Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult.
Though picnics are welcome (outdoors only), food and beverages are not permitted at any indoor location. Concessions are available in the Whiting Forest Café (including coffee and pastries) with a light lunch menu (soups and salads).
We are a non-smoking campus. This includes vaping and electronic cigarettes.
Help us preserve the Gardens by leaving recreational equipment: frisbees, balls, skateboards, snowshoes, skis, etc. at home. Bicycle racks are located at the Dow Gardens Visitor Center and at the entrance to the West St. Andrews Pedestrian Bridge.
Safety is important to us, and cross traffic is not always visibile. Therefore, we ask that you refrain from running and jogging.
No pets (service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are always welcome).
For the privacy of our guests, drone photography is not permitted at any point in time.
No private events without a contract (signed by both parties). This includes performances, classes, tournaments, elopements, wedding ceremonies, and birthday parties.
No solicitation of visitors including posting signs or distributing materials.
Weapons or firearms are not permitted on the premises.

Accessibility

We strive to ensure accessibility throughout the property. However, due to varied topography and the historic nature of some buildings, portions of the landscape may be inaccessible.

PATHWAYS

Dow Gardens has over 3 miles of barrier-free hard-surfaced pathways including Whiting Forest. Please refer to our digital map kiosk (located in the Visitor Centers) or ask a staff member about our accessible routes.

RESTROOMS

Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Centers, The Children’s Garden, The Historic Barn, and the Whiting Forest Café.

WHEELCHAIRS

Dow Gardens has a limited number of standard wheelchairs available to reserve at no additional charge. Please call ahead for reservation information (989.631.2677.)

Private Events (Weddings, Parties, etc.)

Tours