The museum is free, but the garden is paid admission during certain times of the year.
Yes, during the summer months (March 15-October 15) you need to pay to enter the garden. It is $10, but there are discounts for seniors, students, military, etc. And you are correct that it doesn't open until 2pm. It is beautiful and very much worth it for the entrance fee!
How about the museum itself?if we don't go to garden
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