Bok Tower Gardens is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.Last admission from the entrance gate is at 5 p.m. The Visitor Center, Blue Palmetto Café and Tower & Garden Gift Shop are open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with limited hours on holidays.*
To tour Pinewood Estate purchase our Combo Admission Ticket. Adult tickets are $18 and child tickets are $8. Members can purchase individual tickets at the Entrance Gate for $5.
Pinewood Estate will be closed the following dates.
2016: October 22-31, November 1-24.
2017: January 9-29, February 14, April 22
Subject to change.
Summertime Pinewood Estate Operating Hours
Open daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. except blackout dates above.
Best time to visit Pinewood Estate is 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Estate busy hours are from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Singing Tower carillon concerts are at 1 & 3 p.m. daily with short selections played on the hour and half-hour. The carillon schedule features live concerts by Geert D’hollandermid-October through mid-May, Thursday to Sunday. Recordings from the Anton Brees Carillon Library collection can be heard during the summer months from mid-May to mid-October. Concerts can be heard throughout the Gardens and there is no additional ticket required. Entrance into the Singing Tower is available to certain membership levels during select events throughout the year. *All hours and schedules are subject to change without notice. The Café and Gift Shop are open noon – 5 p.m. on Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Bok Tower Gardens is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is supported by tax-exempt gifts and contributions. All revenue and membership support continues Edward W. Bok’s dream of helping to preserve and sustain this gift of beauty for future generations.
Year-long Admission
Annual Memberships start at $45
Purchasing an annual membership to Bok Tower Gardens allows you general admission for 365 days from the date of purchase.
One-day Admission
Combo Admission Adults $18 – Children (5-12) $8
This ticket option includes General Admission and access to a self-guided tour ofPinewood Estate.
General Admission Adults $12 – Children (5-12) $3
This ticket option includes admission to the Gardens, Pine Ridge Nature Trail, Preserve Trail and the Visitor Center complex.
Bok Tower Gardens has reciprocal benefit partnerships with various museums and cultural institutions throughout Florida and the American Horticultural Society. If you are a member of these participating organizations, check your membership benefits to see what discount is available to you. These discounts can only be applied at the entrance gate upon arrival. Admission tickets are valid for one day and do not include admission to specially ticketed events. Parking at the Gardens is always free.
Now we invite you to enjoy this absolutely beautiful 3 part photo essay by Orlando Theme Park News of The Bok Tower Gardens. We have taken the liberty of combining all 3 parts of their essay into one article so you don’t miss any of the stunning photographs.
Today we’ll accompany you inside Bok Tower Gardens, located in Polk County.


Plenty of new additions were recently introduced to Bok Tower Gardens:
Going through the entrance arch:
The Welcome Center includes a seating area, and information desk, a theater, and an exhibit:
The exhibit includes interesting details about the park’s founder and the beautiful gardens:
Going back outside:
The Blue Palmetto Cafe’ is the only full-sized restaurant Guests will find at the park:
This inspiring message welcomes Guests to the hub of the gardens:
The famous tower that serves as the centerpiece of the park is incredibly impressive:

A tribute to Mr. Bok can be found before reaching the tower:
More trees and beautifully-maintained grassy areas surround the tower:
Getting closer:
The tower is located on one of the highest hills in the area!:

Exploring the Breathtaking Bok Tower Gardens (PART 2)
In the previous part, we took a look around the entrance area of the park, the Welcome Center, the Blue Palmetto Cafe’, the magnificent tower, and the many beautiful gardens surrounding it. Now we will continue to explore other areas of Bok Tower Gardens by taking an even closer look at the natural landscape.
It’s so unusual seeing hills in Florida!:


This lantern was given as a gift back in 1955:
Continuing our tour:
Guests also have the chance to visit a Mediterranean-style villa for an extra charge:
The gardens surrounding the house can be explored for free:














Exploring the Breathtaking Bok Tower Gardens (PART 3)
As we have seen in the previous two parts, Bok Tower Gardens is the perfect place to visit for those who love nature. The beautiful plants and flowers that can be seen around this wonderful park are absolutely spectacular. Even though we are reaching the conclusion of this update, there is still more to see…







The “window by the pond” allows Guests to enjoy a beautiful scenery:
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