The Gardens is open Year-Round
Hours:
January-March, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wednesday-Sunday
April-May, 8 am-6 pm, Wednesday-Sunday
June-August, 8 am-8 pm, Daily
September-October, 8 am-6 pm, Daily
November-December, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wednesday-Sunday
(Hours may differ in September and October for Blossom of Lights)
Closed: The day before, after, and including Thanksgiving, and December 23-January 1.
Make sure to add Monk Botanical Gardens to your list of Wausau attractions! We offer a special space for both local community members and out-of-town tourists looking for an adventure. There is no fee to enjoy the gardens, but donations are always appreciated (suggested $5 per person).
Most of our trails are accessible via wheelchair. We have many benches along all trails to rest and recover. We currently do not have any wheelchairs available but can accommodate three people during any of our tours or events via a golf cart June-August. To reserve this service please call 715-261-6309 at least one week in advance.
If you are planning a visit for a group of 10 or more individuals, please call ahead to arrange a staff-led tour or education program.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed in the winter. Please mind the plants and stay close to the trails.
Looking for awesome and unique things to do in Wausau, WI this weekend? Check out our programs and events! Throughout the year we offer both free things to do as well as paid experiences.
Dogs are welcome on leash. Please pick up after them and keep them on trails.
No bikes, skate boards, scooters are allowed.
No weapons of any kind are allowed onsite or in the parking areas.
No smoking is allowed in the Gardens or parking areas.
Come out for a
Tour at the Gardens
Summer Tours
Learn more about the Gardens through a one-hour tour of the grounds. Walks are led rain or shine and are entirely outdoors, please dress for the weather and meet at the main gate.
June-August
Tuesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 9am
No registration required, meet our staff at the front gate!
$5 per person, free for members; cash only.
Private Tours
We can take your group, no matter what the size, on a scheduled tour of the Gardens.
Set up a Private Tour
Complete the form below to get started scheduling your tour of the Gardens! Tours are about 1 hour and are $75 per group of 25 people.
The perfect setting for
Photography
Take your next Memorable Photo at Monk Botanical Gardens
The Garden is a beautiful, year-round space for photographers to capture nature’s beauty or take memorable photos. The photography guidelines outlined here are intended for all guests. However, a permit is necessary for those who wish to use the Garden’s setting as the background for posed photography or commercial videos. This includes wedding, family, engagement, senior photos, maternity, quinceañera or the like and all other commercial
Use of the Garden for photography is open to the public during regular Garden hours. Posed photography is not allowed after hours, on days the Garden is closed, or during specific special events. The Garden is a public facility and privacy cannot be guaranteed. Areas in the Garden cannot be reserved for the exclusive use of any group.
While you do not need to schedule your photography session, you should check the Event Calendar for closures, and photography is only allowed during our regular open hours.
PERMITS
A photography permit covers the photographer or videographer’s use of the Gardens for a commercial session. Posting a photo online? Please credit us (#monkgardens and geotag Monk Botanical Gardens) and tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Annual Photography Membership – $75 (valid for the current calendar year regardless when it is purchased and includes Individual Membership)
- One Day Permits – $30 (valid one day only during Gardens hours)
Annual Photography Memberships and One Day Permits should be purchased online in advance. Purchase by clicking your option below.
