Memphis Botanic Garden makes changes due to COVID-19 concerns Among the changes, the annual Holiday Wonders at the Garden light exhibit will close two nights earlier than planned. Refunds will be issued for those nights. Author: Memphis Botanic Garden News Release Published: 10:58 AM CST December 23, 2020 Updated: 10:58 AM CST December 23, 2020 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In an effort to support our community’s fight against the increasing number of COVID cases and to be aligned with the Shelby County Health Department’s Health Directive #16, the Memphis Botanic Garden today announced the following changes to its operations. Subject to approval of its Limited Opening Plan as submitted to the Shelby County Health Department on December 22, 2020, the Memphis Botanic Garden will keep its outdoor spaces (only) open to members and daily admission guests during the period December 26, 2020, through January 22, 2021. During this time, the Garden will operate at no more than 50% of its capacity. Normal winter hours of Sunday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. will be observed during this time.