Hours
Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
The Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center is located at 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca New York, 14850.
Gardens near the Welcome Center
The garden was designed to represent alpine habitats such as scree, moraine and rock outcropping.
This garden demonstrates use of trees and shrubs to shade tender perennials.
Draw inspiration for container gardening from these arrangements of tropical plants.
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
The garden does not permit rentals for private parties, receptions, or other exclusive gatherings.
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.
The two-story mural “A Dança Da Natureza” enlivens an exterior wall of the Nevin Welcome Center.
A kinetic installation of hanging sculptures located in the Nevin Welcome Center.
View upcoming classes, workshops, and special events.