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  • June 2026

  • Tue 16

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
  • Tue 16

    Sunflower Concert Series – The Broken String Band

    Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Flower Garden Lawn 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, United States

    Due to predicted weather, the Sunflower Concert featuring the Broken String Band on Tuesday, June 16, has been moved indoors to the Conservatory. The Sunflower Concert Series at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia invites the community to enjoy live music amidst the beauty of the garden. Held in the picturesque Flower Garden, these concerts...

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  • Fri 19

    Juneteenth National Independence Day Garden Closed

    Friday, June 19
    Entire Garden 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    The State Botanical Garden will be closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day on Friday, June 19, 2026.

  • Sat 20

    Visitor Center Closing Early

    Featured Saturday, June 20
    Visitor Center & Conservatory 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    The Visitor Center and Conservatory will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The gift shop will remain open until 4:30 p.m.

  • Sat 20

    Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series

    Saturday, June 20 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series
    Children’s Garden: Theater in the Woods 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    Every third Saturday of the month, April through August, enjoy a variety of engaging shows taking place on the Theater-in-the-Woods stage in the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Experience music, laughter and connection in nature as our artists bring excitement to your weekend. All performances will take place at 9:30 a.m. with a second showing...

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    Free
  • Tue 23

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, June 23 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
  • Fri 26

    Free Sketch Friday 

    Friday, June 26 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Free Sketch Friday
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum for Free Sketch Friday! This free activity allows artists of all ages and skills to spend time in the museum, studying and drawing from our wonderful, varied collections. All materials will be provided by the museum.

    Free
  • Sat 27

    Visitor Center Closing Early

    Featured Saturday, June 27
    Visitor Center & Conservatory 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    The Visitor Center and Conservatory will close early at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The gift shop will remain open until 4:30 p.m.

  • Tue 30

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, June 30 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
  • July 2026

  • Fri 3

    Independence Day Garden Closed

    Friday, July 3 Independence Day Garden Closed
    Entire Garden 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    The State Botanical Garden will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026.

  • Sat 4

    Independence Day Garden Closed

    Saturday, July 4 Independence Day Garden Closed
    Entire Garden 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens

    The State Botanical Garden will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026.

  • Tue 7

    Tuesday Tour

    Tuesday, July 7 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday Tour
    Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum – Classroom 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Georgia, United States

    Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden's Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by the curator or docents. Tours are $5 per person, payable at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival. 

    $5
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