Closed for the Season – Opening Day April 1, 2026

Beauty, Inspiration,
and Connection Await

Wander a garden designed by expert horticulturists.

"To create a garden is to search for a better world."

Founders Janet and Adolph Rosengarten, Jr.

Chanticleer is a contemporary pleasure garden recognized for world-class horticultural artistry. Set on a historic estate just outside Philadelphia, the garden harmonizes past and present: the preserved Chanticleer House honors the story of the Rosengarten family while contemporary plantings push horticultural boundaries. Expert horticulturists create ever-evolving plant combinations with minimal labeling, inviting visitors to explore gardens rich in texture, form, and color. With staff on hand to answer questions and plant lists available throughout, Chanticleer serves as both an inspiring destination and an essential study garden for the horticultural community.

Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Find everything you need before you arrive: hours, admission, reservations, and accessibility information.

Assistant Horticulturist Cindy Mead harvests Savoy cabbage in the Vegetable Garden.

Learn & Connect

Deepen your understanding of horticulture, design, and ecological practice through classes, workshops, lectures, and tours.
A floating flower arrangement by Horticulturist, Timothy Erdmann captures autumn's hues on the Chanticleer Terrace. Tim Erdmann

Become a Member

Your support sustains exceptional horticulture and members visit free.

Explore the Garden

Explore the Garden

Wander 35 acres where horticulturists shape distinct, evolving spaces. Discover exceptional plant combinations at every turn.

What's in Season

February 2026

Visitor Information

Hours

Hours

April 1 – November 8
Wednesday – Sunday
10 am – 5 pm
First Saturdays: Open at 8 am
Fridays: Open until 8 pm (May-August)

Parking Reservations

Parking Reservations

Required Wednesday – Sunday until 3 pm
Drop-offs, rideshares, and bicycles do not require reservations.

Accessibility

Chanticleer offers paved paths, resting areas, and accessible facilities. Mobility devices are welcome.

Upcoming Programs & Events

Seedlings
Plant Propagation
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
A great blue heron
Mindful Birding at Dusk
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Tulip and Euphorbia
Beyond One Season: Spring Bulbs for Lasting Displays
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
The purple flowers and bracts of Leavenworth's eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii) stand out against a century plant (Agave americana) in the Gravel Garden. CF
Assistant Horticulturist Alex Melian waters containers on the Chanticleer Terraces. LR

Support & Membership

Chanticleer thrives because of people like you – members, donors, volunteers, and advocates – who share a sense of stewardship for this garden and its mission. As a private foundation without government funding, every gift directly supports the horticulture, education, and access that make Chanticleer unique. 

"Planted to Perfection."

- London's Financial Times

"America's most inspiring garden."

- Garden Design magazine

"My favorite place in the whole world."

- Chase, Age 5

Sneak Peeks: Mar 7, 11, 14 | 11am–4pm | Reserve