Welcome to the

Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt

We are a living art museum to some of the finest bonsai in the U.S. Located within Oakland’s Lake Merritt Lakeside Park, BGLM is the permanent home of some 150 bonsai and suiseki viewing stones attracting bonsai enthusiasts and general public. Come visit us!

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
  • Juneteenth
  • Oakland Lakefest
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
VISIT THE BGLM

For all inclement weather conditions, please call (510) 763-8409 to make sure we are open.

Mammoth Auction and Sale Fundraiser will be held on
January 23 and 24, 2027

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