Hours
The Nevin Welcome Center is open Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
The Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center is located at 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca New York, 14850.
Get DirectionsGardens near the Welcome Center
Bioswale Garden
Perennials, grasses, and trees here filter runoff from the parking lot before it flows into Beebe Lake.
Groundcover Collection
This garden demonstrates use of trees and shrubs to shade tender perennials.
Robison Herb Garden
Find over 500 varieties of herbs throughout 17 theme beds in this renowned garden.
About the Nevin Welcome Center
Opened in 2011, this LEED gold certified building is home to our visitor services staff, art displays, interpretive exhibits, restrooms, and a multipurpose room.
Visitor Services
The Nevin Welcome Center is a great place to start your visit. Stop by our visitor services desk to pick up a map of our gardens.
Nevin Welcome Center use
Our policies have changed and we no longer rent out our spaces for events. Currently, we use the Nevin Welcome Center for Botanic Gardens-related events only.
Who was Brian C. Nevin?
The Nevin Welcome Center is named for Brian C. Nevin ’50, at the request of a gift from C. Sherwood “Woody” Southwick.
Exhibits and Events
Displays of art and interpretive exhibits are featured in the welcome center lobby.
Exhibit
Seeds of Survival and Celebration
This garden and exhibit tell stories of the deep connections of the formerly enslaved to plants and illustrate their contributions to the cuisines enjoyed across American society today.
Keeping Time with Changing Seasons
A kinetic installation of hanging sculptures located in the Nevin Welcome Center.
Events
View upcoming classes, workshops, and special events.