VISIT THE
Bonsai Garden at
Lake Merritt
We are a living art museum that is home to some of the finest bonsai in the U.S. Located within Oakland’s Lake Merritt Lakeside Park, the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) is the permanent home of some 150 bonsai and suiseki viewing stones attracting bonsai enthusiasts and the general public. Come visit us!
BGLM is celebrating its first 25 years!
The BGLM is a nonprofit subsidiary of the Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF), a 501 (c)(3) educational organization.
Visiting Information
FREE ADMISSION
Hours of operation
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday – Friday11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Saturday10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday12:00 to 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED
- New Year’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
For all inclement weather conditions, please call (510) 763-8409 to make sure we are open.
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