Welcome to Hershey Gardens

Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 with Milton Hershey’s request to “create a nice garden of roses.” More than 85 years later, the small rose garden has blossomed into 23 acres of botanical beauty providing visitors with unique experiences and enriching opportunities.
Overlooking the town of Hershey, Hershey Gardens features a breathtaking assortment of flowers and shrubs, a stately collection of rare, signature trees, and various programs designed to delight visitors of all ages.
Indulge your senses in the color and variety of our brilliant seasonal displays and theme gardens, including the indoor, tropical Butterfly Atrium and the hands-on Children’s Garden.


3,000 Roses In Bloom
The historical highlight of Hershey Gardens, this is where it all began in 1937. The brilliant assortment of 3,000 roses representing 115 varieties includes an interesting mix of heights, colors and flower forms of Hybrid Tea, floribunda, shrub, and miniature roses, and features the new AARS rose variety winners each year.
Upcoming Events
Feb.
16
Art Show & Sale: Hershey Area Art Association
Art Show & Sale “For the Love of Art” by the Hershey Area Art Association February 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and February 16 from 9...
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Feb.
20
Manada Conservancy presents “Forest Bird Habitat in the Kittatinny Ridge”
Manada Conservancy presents “Forest Bird Habitat in the Kittatinny Ridge” with Jennifer Sliko Jennifer Sliko, Landscape Conservation Program Specialist at Audubon Society, will talk about some recently restored forest bird...
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Feb.
22
Guided Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees throughout the seasons. Bring...
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Feb.
22
Winter Bird Watch Walk
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Citizen Science & Identification with Quittapahilla Audubon Society Bring the whole family—and your binoculars—and learn to identify the various birds that call...
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Mar.
01
Guided Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees throughout the seasons. Bring...
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