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The Texas Discovery Gardens (former the Dallas Horticulture Center) is located in Fair Park and is the second oldest botanical institution in Texas, dating back to it's founding during the Texas Centennial in 1936 as the "Hall of Horticulture." The 7.5 acres gardens are free to the public and contain both native and adaptive plants. Other than the self guided tour and beautiful secenery the Gardens also often offer hands-on educational programs for kids. |
| The mission statement of the Texas Discovery Gardens is "To teach people effective ways to restore, conserve and preserve nature in the urban environment through the use of native and adapted plants which illustrate the interrelationship of butterflies, bugs and botany," which makes it both a beautiful and educational part of any Fair Park experience. |
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Facts
You Need to Know Before You Go:
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| Hours: | Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
| Fees: | Wednesday – Sunday admission: Adults $3 Seniors (60+) $2 Children (3 – 11) $1.50 Children under 3 Free FREE admission for everyone on Tuesdays. Parking is free. |
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Available for weddings Self Guided Tour Educational Programs Workshops for adults and teachers |
| Other Stuff: | Dallas County Lepidopterists' Society meets the second Saturday monthly. |
| Close To: | Dallas, TX; Fair Park, Hall of State, The State Fair of Texas, The Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Women's Museum, The Old Mill Inn, The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas Nature Center, The Dallas Zoo, Dallas World Aquarium and Zoological Garden and more! |
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Past Texas Discover Gardens Articles:
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