Melania Trump Announces White House Spring Garden Public Tours
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First Lady Melania Trump announced Friday the White House will open its historic gardens and grounds to visitors during the 2026 Spring Garden Tours. The grounds will be open Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to the White House.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the South Lawn of the White House, the Rose Garden and the White House Kitchen Garden. Not on the tour is the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, located south of where the East Colonnade once stood. It was torn out when the East Wing was demolished last October to make way for Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom.
This event is free and open to the public. A ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service will distribute free, timed …
