5/10/2026
We are now open for the 2026 Tulip Season,
Mothers Day 8am to 4pm
with gardens last entry at 3pm
(subject to weather, please watch for current updates)
with the end of Tulip Time our hours next week will be 9am to 5pm last entry at 4
Admission to the gardens is:
$18.00 per adult
children 13 and under is free.
2026 tickets
Please buy at the gate when you arrive at this time.
we are currently have tec problems with the web store. this will be back safe very soon
bulb orders can be called in starting next week, mail in, or placed on site.
CURRENTLY
Tulips are still goodt. we expect this color to remain into early next week. the longer you wait to come the less that will be in bloom. watch our facebook page for current pictures
Please remember we are not the emersion garden & do not limit your time visiting with the tulips. More kinds of tulips go thru our doors then anywhere in the world. with 6 million bulbs planted in ground, this is a site you do not want to miss.
If you wish to see our live camera please click the live camera
With the end of Tulip Time 2026 we would like to thank everyone who came out to see us. Monday starts the planning of Tulip Time 2027, with more new Varities & great times. watch our facebook page for great care tips as well as information on new things.
Gardens close 1hr prior to Stores
Eastern standard time ( 1hr prior to Chicago )
summer flowers will start blooming around early July.
Each Variety of tulip normally last between 3 to 14 days
With 6 Million tulips & 850 Kinds planted here. Many kind of tulips start out only being seen at Veldheer's & the Netherlands grower. Veldheer's is a must
Vern Veldheer was born Sept 25 1925
He started Veldheer's Inc. with 100 red tulip and 300 white tulips in 1947 post WWII. He still works 60+ hours a week. He life has been an inspiration to many in our community, staff, family, & myself.
Contacts:
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Veldheer's: 616-399-1900 ext 6
De Klomp: 616-399-1900 ext 4
General: 616-399-1900 ext 0
Group Sale: 616-399-1900 ext 0
Fax: 616-399-1270
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