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World-renowned gardeners, artists, authors, and speakers

The Master Lecture Series

The Master Lecture Series brings world-renowned gardeners, artists, authors and speakers to Meijer Gardens each spring and fall. Held in the Huizenga Grand Room, lectures are free for members and included with admission for non-members.

Lectures

Environmental Lecture

The Environmental lecture presents speakers and topics related to the natural environment. Past speakers include Louie Schwartzberg, Lee Stetson and Daniel Janzen with his wife and research partner, Winnifred Hallwachs.

Secchia Garden Lecture

In April, Meijer Gardens hosts the Secchia Garden Lecture, which features internationally recognized gardeners speaking on a variety of horticultural topics. Past presenters include Peter Hatch, Paula Hayes, Sydney Eddison, Adrian Bloom and Dr. Kendall Brown. See the Events section below for more information on future Secchia Garden Lectures.

HOURS

Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

RATES

Members (with ID) FREE
Adults (14-64) $20.00
Seniors (65 and older) $15.00
Students (with student ID) $15.00
Museums for All $2.00
Children (3-13) $10
Children (2 and younger) FREE

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Autumn Nights

Every Tuesday in October!

Please Note: To enter Autumn Nights, guests must enter through the Amphitheater gates. The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, and the Sculpture Park are closed during this programming. 

Sculpture park closure

Please Note: The Thicket in the Sculpture Park will be closed November 14-15 for landscape maintenance. 

Spring Break Hours

Extended Hours

Enjoy extended spring break hours until 9 pm on April 1-5.

Extended Member Early Hours

Each Sunday from 9-11 am during Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming and Saturday, April 6, from 8-9 am. 

HOURS

Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

RATES

Members (with ID) FREE
Adults (14-64) $20.00
Seniors (65 and older) $15.00
Students (with student ID) $15.00
Museums for All $2.00
Children (3-13) $10
Children (2 and younger) FREE