Hours and Admission
The Grotto’s hours vary depending on the time of year. See today’s hours, seasonal hours, and admission details below.
Admission
The Plaza Level is free during the day.
Upper Gardens:
- Adult: $11.95
- Senior (65+): $10.95
- Youth (6-11): $5.95
Today's Hours
Grounds and Chapel: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
(Admission to the Upper Gardens is sold until 7 p.m. with gardens closing at 8 p.m.)
Gift Shop: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Planning a trip to The Grotto?Please note the Upper Gardens will be closed beginning Oct. 5 through January while the elevator is modernized. The Plaza Level, including the chapel, grotto, gift shop, interpretive center, and stations of the cross path will remain open.
Seasonal Daytime Hours
| Season | Grounds | Upper Gardens | Gift Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 – January 31 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is sold until 3 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| February 1 through Last Day of Standard Time | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission to the Upper Gardens is sold until 4:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. -6:30 p.m. |
| First day of Daylight Savings Time through Day Before Mother’s Day | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Admission to the Upper Gardens is sold until 5:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. -6:30 p.m. |
| Mother’s Day through Labor Day | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 7 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Day after Labor day until Nov. 1 | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 5:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 to the Day before Thanksgiving (NOTE: Closed on Thanksgiving) | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 4 p.m. | Gift Shop: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Day after Thanksgiving through December 30 (NOTE: Closed on Christmas Day) | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Admission to the Upper Level is sold until 2:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. |