Small guided youth tours are now being scheduled for Fall 2020!
Please note: At least 3 weeks advance notice is needed for guided tours. To schedule a field trip or youth tour, please fill out our Group Tour Request Form and a member of our staff will contact you to arrange a date.
Email Lisa Bailey baileyL@upenn.edu or call 215-247-5777 ext 157 to schedule an outdoor educational experience to enhance your students at home or hybrid school instruction.
Due to safety considerations, masks are required of all participants while on guided tours.
Visiting groups are limited to 25 people or less. While on tour, walking groups are limited to 5 participants per touring group, each assigned 1 docent.
Non-members: $55 per group of up to 5 total participants (children and adults included)
Members: $45 per group of 5 participants
Title 1 students: $35 refundable deposit per group
All Title 1 eligible school groups will be admitted free. A $50 deposit, paid by check or VISA or MasterCard, will hold your reservation and refund is processed on the day of the visit. Space is limited, so schedule your field trip now.
Select a tour from the list below, or we would be happy to tailor tour programs to fulfill your specific curriculum or scouting needs.
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact Lisa Bailey email: baileyL@upenn.edu or phone: 215-247-5777 ext 157
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact Lisa Bailey email: baileyL@upenn.edu or phone: 215-247-5777 ext 157
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Scout Fun Patch
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Guided tours experiencing the sights, sounds, smells and textures in nature with trained guides.
You may select from three customizable tour options:
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
More information:
Walking distance: ¼ mile or less
Terrain: paved paths
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
More information:
Walking distance: ½ mile or less
Terrain: paved paths, large-stoned inclined hiking trail
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
More information:
Walking distance: ½ mile or less
Terrain: paved paths, grass
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Teacher’s Guide: Download the Pre and Post Visit Guide and Activities
Duration: 75 minutes
Celebrate the Jewish New Year of Trees, Tu B'Shevat! This program takes place annually in January, please call for specific dates.
This program takes place both indoors and out and includes an interactive exhibit on trees, a take-home seedling planting project, and a short walk outside to discover how important trees are to people. This program is offered to pre-school and school age groups through grade 4, at 10:00am for weekday programs and at 10:00am and 11:30am for Sunday programs.
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration:
Reservations are accepted after November 1.
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
Teacher’s Guide: Download the Pre and Post Visit Guide and Activities
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 75 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
Duration: 60 minutes
Teacher’s Guide: Download the Pre and Post Visit Guide and Activities
For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact: Lisa Bailey 215.247.5777 ext.157 or email: baileyL@upenn.edu
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The Arboretum’s paths are clear but due to icy conditions some features may be closed.
The Morris Arboretum is excited to be open! We have instituted new policies as required by the government of Pennsylvania in order to keep the public safe while visiting. Please review the policies below before your visit.
The Arboretum is open as usual. Click here for hours.
Please note: The Rose Garden is closed for maintenance every Thursday morning until noon.
Weather conditions may limit garden access to certain features even if the garden is open – please check the web site or call (215) 247-5777 for updates before visiting. Our visitors’ safety in the garden is our top priority. Therefore when inclement weather is predicted, we will make decisions about closing the garden accordingly.