MARCH-MAY 2026

BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring

March-May 2026

Spring begins at the Garden.

This spring, Memphis Botanic Garden bursts into color with BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring, a new exhibition celebrating the beauty, joy, and renewal of the season.

Across our 96-acre Garden, more than one million blooms unfold in waves of color: dreamy cherry blossoms, sweeping tulip displays, and the iconic flowers of Southern spring. 

Whether you’re strolling beneath cherry blossoms, wandering through fields of tulips, or soaking in the colors of late spring, no two visits will ever be the same.

Three Chapters of Spring

Cherry Blossoms

Enjoy a soft, Sakura-inspired stroll through some of the Garden’s most beloved paths, where clouds of pink blooms signal the arrival of spring.

The Tulip Showcase

Sweeping, curated displays totaling nearly one million tulips burst into color at the corner of Park & Cherry with the addition of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens’ offerings, making it one of the largest spring floral destinations in the United States.

Southern Delights

Azaleas, hydrangeas, magnolias, irises, roses, and more serve as the grand finale of Southern spring.

A Spring Exhibition in Full Color

Throughout the three-month celebration, visitors will enjoy:

  • Over one million blooms spread across the season
  • A seasonal experience that evolves weekly
  • One of the most spectacular spring destinations in the South
  • Weekly Bloom Saturdays featuring cultural partners
  • Special events, guided walks, garden workshops & family activities
  • Botanical installations and dedicated photo moments

Upcoming BLOOM Events & Programming

22apr10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

23apr10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

24apr10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

24apr6:00 pm8:00 pmPlant Parties at Memphis Botanic Garden (21+)

25apr10:00 am2:00 pmBLOOM Saturdays

25apr10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

26apr1:00 pm3:00 pmSunday Garden Club

29apr10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

30apr10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

01may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

02may10:00 am2:00 pmBLOOM Saturdays

02may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

03may1:00 pm5:00 pmPetals & Parasols

06may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

07may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

07may6:00 pm8:00 pmSip and Stroll (21+)

08may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

09may10:00 am2:00 pmBLOOM Saturdays

09may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

13may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

14may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

15may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

16may10:00 am2:00 pmBLOOM Saturdays

16may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

20may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

21may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

21may6:00 pm8:00 pmFlower Happy Hour (21+)

22may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

23may10:00 am2:00 pmBLOOM Saturdays

23may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

24may1:00 pm3:00 pmSunday Garden Club

27may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

28may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

29may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

29may6:00 pm8:00 pmPlant Parties at Memphis Botanic Garden (21+)

30may10:00 am2:00 pmBLOOM Saturdays

30may10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

03jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

04jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

04jun6:00 pm8:00 pmSip and Stroll (21+)

05jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

06jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

10jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

11jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

12jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

13jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

14jun1:00 pm3:00 pmSunday Garden Club

17jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

18jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

18jun6:00 pm8:00 pmFlower Happy Hour (21+)

19jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

20jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

24jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

25jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

26jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

26jun6:00 pm8:00 pmPlant Parties at Memphis Botanic Garden (21+)

27jun10:00 am2:00 pmSpring Tram Tours

02jul6:00 pm8:00 pmSip and Stroll (21+)

09jul6:00 pm8:00 pmFlower Happy Hour (21+)

12jul1:00 pm3:00 pmSunday Garden Club

24jul6:00 pm8:00 pmPlant Parties at Memphis Botanic Garden (21+)

Share Your Spring

Tag your photos with #BLOOMMemphis and follow us @MemphisBotanic to see how others are experiencing the season.

General admission to the Garden includes BLOOM. Admission can be purchased at the front desk in our Visitors Center when you arrive for your visit. At this time, reservations or advanced purchase is not required for daily admission to the Garden.

For Non-Members, admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62+), $7 for children aged 2-12, and free for children under 2.

MBG Members enjoy free unlimited access to the exhibition by showing their membership card at the entry. Click to join!

Special events & programming may require a ticket. Please check our Things To Do Calendar for more details & upcoming events.

Most of the blooms are located near an accessible pathway in the Garden.

We have a few push-chair wheelchairs that are available to guests. They are on a first-come, first-serve and are free of charge. Simply ask admission staff if one is available for use.

MBG Members will enjoy free unlimited access to the exhibition during normal daily admission hours by showing their membership card at the entry. Click to join!

See below for group rates.

There are no other discounts offered at this time. 

Fratelli’s Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am-2 pm. Click here to visit their website.

Please refer to individual event listings for food and beverage offerings at special events.

Please do not step in planted beds or on any plants.

Use caution around pond edges, and please no wading in the fountains.

Children must be supervised at all times.

Please use courtesy when taking photos, and do not block pathways. 

Groups over 20 can receive $2 off per person. Please contact our Box Office Manager, for group ticket sales at boxoffice@membg.org or 901-636-4107.

Parking and entry is through our Visitors Center. 

During busy times an overflow lot may be opened with alternate entry. 

Guests are welcome to take photographs and videos of the exhibition for personal use, however, personal photo shoots, including engagement photos, wedding/bridal photos, and family portraits using any professional equipment must be scheduled in advance and requires a fee.

Please see our Photography Policies page for more information on booking a photoshoot and our photography policies.

Click here to see our full calendar of upcoming workshops, events, and drop-in programs. 

Advanced registration and/or ticketing is required for some programs. Please refer to the individual listings on our events calendar for details and more information. 

BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.