Visitor Guidelines
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we require that you follow the guidelines below:
Picking or removing any plant material or items from the Garden is prohibited. The Garden is a living museum for the public to enjoy and respect.
Please stay on the paths and out of the Garden beds. Do not climb rocks or landscape features; or enter the Japanese Pool or other water features. The Garden is a research facility and the collection must not be disturbed.
Pets are not allowed in the Garden due to the sensitivity of the plant collection. However, trained service dogs are permitted and must first check in and be cleared at the Front Entrance by Garden staff.
The Garden follows these Campus guidelines in regards to Service animals:
“A Service Dog (or miniature horse) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. In other words, a Service Dog must be trained to perform specific tasks – “the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.”
Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited because UC Berkeley is a Tobacco and Smoke Free Campus.
Recreational equipment, including sports materials and shade structures, are not allowed in the museum.
Drones (unmanned aircraft systems) are prohibited.
Sound from instruments or devices is not permitted while visiting the Garden to maintain the natural ambient sound for all visitors.
Small group/family photo sessions (up to 6 persons) are allowed with admission for every guest in your party, including photographer(s), and adherence to Garden guidelines. For questions please contact garden@berkeley.edu
Commercial Photography or filming is prohibited without the express written permission from the UCB Garden’s Marketing department. For requests please contact us at least one month prior to desired date: gardenmarketing@berkeley.edu
Special Occasion/Wedding Photography is prohibited without the express written permission from the UCB Garden’s Rentals department. For requests please contact our rental department: gardenrentals@berkeley.edu.
Impromptu wedding ceremonies are not allowed anywhere in the Garden. Learn more about hosting your event at the Garden.
No balloons of any kind are allowed in the Garden.
UCBG Marketing: During your visit you may be videotaped, photographed, or recorded by UCBG or its agents. Your admission serves as your permission for use of your image by these parties.
Prohibited Behavior: Any person acting in an unacceptable or unsafe manner will be asked to leave.
