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Durham · Outdoors

Mum’s the Word 2026

When
Fri, Oct 30 – Fri, Nov 6
Where
Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center, Durham
Price
$16

All 2 dates

About Mum’s the Word

Mums can be carefully cultivated to produce amazingly large blooms in a spectacular range of flower types and colors. Learn what makes display mums so special as Michelle Rawlins, Ruth Mary Meyer Japanese Garden Horticulturist in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum, takes you to see these seasonal flowers on exhibit in Duke Gardens. Fee: $16; free for Duke Gardens members with discount code. Parking: Parking fees apply. Location: Meet at the Barnes Welcome Center Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors, traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines.

Hours and prices can change — check the organizer's page before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mum’s the Word 2026?
2 dates, Fri, Oct 30 – Fri, Nov 6. Each date and its hours are listed above.
Where is Mum’s the Word?
Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center, 420 Anderson Street, Durham.
How much does Mum’s the Word cost?
$16. Check the organizer's page for current prices before you go.

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