Notices

Pardon Our Dust!

Pardon Our Dust as we thoughtfully enhance the gardens. While select areas are temporarily unavailable, much remains to be discovered and enjoyed. We invite you to view our interactive garden map here to plan your visit.

From March 9–31, enjoy free admission to the gardens. Please enter on Dahlia Avenue and follow the signage marked Enter Here

Please note that between March 20 – 27 we are laying important pipes and will close the pathway that leads to the central garden until March 25. You can still enjoy our adobe courtyard, train display, pepper tree, and succulent garden.

Experience Wildlife Wonders at the Gardens

Please note: The Gardens will be closed for general admission on Sunday, April 19. Our Wildlife Wonders event will take place from 1 to 4 pm on this day and requires a pre-purchased ticket. Tickets may be purchased in advance here, and will not be available onsite the day of the event.

Garden Closure Notice

Sherman Library & Gardens will be closed to the public on Saturday, May 2​.

Visitors may purchase tickets at the door or, for contactless entry, pre-purchase tickets online.

 

Hours

Gardens

Daily: 10:30 am – 4 pm

Closed New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Library

Our library is temporarily closed as we undergo exciting improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back soon with an enhanced experience. Thank you for your patience!

Public Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
11 am – 3:30 pm

Closed New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

A couple sitting in a bench, enjoying the relaxing ambient in the Sherman Gardens

Admission

Admission:  $5.00

  • Members are always admitted free – consider joining today!

Children (3 & Under): Free

Blue Star Families: Free admission from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day and on Veterans Day. Military ID holder + five family members.   Program Details

Museums for All: Free for those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits).  Up to four people per EBT card presented.        Program Details 

Only service dogs are permitted in the gardens.  

A group of atendees, enjoying the plant show event besides a fountain at the Sherman Library and Gardens.

Photography Policy:   Click Here

Parking

Lot A:

Dahlia Ave. at Pacific Coast Highway

Lot B:

Dahlia Ave. at 3rd Avenue

Parking is free.

Tours

Sherman Gardens has a knowledgeable group of specially trained docents available to give tours of our beautiful gardens to both adults and children.