The Marsh Botanical Garden (MBG) is a living museum that showcases the remarkable diversity and beauty of plant life from around the world. Spread across eight acres and home to more than 2,000 species of temperate and tropical plants, the Garden features a vibrant mix of outdoor gardens and indoor collections, including six greenhouses spanning one-third of an acre under glass. As a resource for research, education, and conservation, MBG supports hands-on learning and innovative plant science while welcoming the public to explore, discover, and enjoy inspiring displays of plant diversity.

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Support the Garden

Marsh Botanical Garden thrives thanks to the generosity of the Yale and New Haven communities — and especially the dedication of our volunteers, interns, and donors. Their time, talent, and support make it possible to maintain our collections, care for the grounds, and create meaningful experiences for visitors. With their help, we continue to grow as both a research resource and a welcoming green space.

Outreach

The Garden offer a variety of wonderful experiences and opportunities that are open to the public. Some examples include customized tours, exploration of specific collections, and small group events.

Our Collections and Gardens

Marsh Botanical Garden provides a welcome connection with the natural world. Whether you are a plant enthusiast, teacher, researcher, conservationist, public educator, new or seasoned gardener, you will find plants of interest in our indoors and outdoor collections from all over the world, including many desert, carnivorous, rare, and endangered plant species. Our grounds are open to the public 24/7.