November - March: Daily 10 am - 4 pm
April - October: Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm | Weekends 9 am - 5 pm
Closed New Years Day.
Weekdays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekends: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Last entry is 4:00 pm
The Fernery is closed on Tuesdays until 1:00 pm.
Check for emergency closings and alerts.
Holiday Garden Railway Nights is cancelled tonight due to the rain.
November - March: Daily 10 am - 4 pm
April - October: Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm | Weekends 9 am - 5 pm
Arboretum closed for the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
The Garden Railway will reopen Memorial Day weekend.
The Garden Railway opens daily May 29 through October 11. Runs Weekdays 10 am - 4 pm and Weekends 9 am - 4 pm.
The Holiday Garden Railway opens the day after Thanksgiving through January 2nd, 2022. Runs daily 10 am - 4 pm.
The trains will not run on rainy days or in inclement weather.
No pets, aside from service animals, are allowed on the Arboretum grounds.
Members: Free
Adults: $20.00
Seniors (65+ years): $18.00
Youth (3-17 years): $10.00
Children (Under 3): Free
*Discounted general admission only through February 2022
PennCard (must present ID): Free
Students (must present ID): $10.00
ACCESS Adults (must present ID): $2.00
ACCESS Youth (3-17 years): $2.00
ACCESS Child (Under 3): Free
Library Admission Pass: Free (Present pass for collection)
Retired Military (must have ID): $10.00
Active Military and Five Family Members (must have ID): Free
Walk In or Bike In: $10.00 (Kids $5.00)
Save time by joining online. When you purchase your membership online our admission system immediately recognizes you as a member.
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
We ask that you be respectful of the Arboretum, including:
Accessible parking is available in the parking lot just beyond the Widener Visitor Center. In the event that the lot is full, we offer overflow parking near the entrance kiosk. Vehicles may use the loading zone in front of the Visitor Center to unload passengers when needed. Access to the Visitor Center is barrier free.
The Arboretum property includes some hilly terrain. There is an ADA-approved paved walking path with less than 5% grade and benches strategically situated throughout the Arboretum, but walking some areas of the Arboretum could prove challenging.
The majority of the Arboretum, including the Out on a Limb exhibit, is accessible from the paved pathways.
Guided golf cart tours for people with physical disabilities are offered with limited availability, and must be scheduled in advance. Although we will try to honor every request, two week notice is recommended. Please call email baileyL@upenn.edu or 215.247.5777 x157 to make reservations.
We have two wheelchairs to lend out on a first-come, first-served basis, but it is recommended to bring whatever accommodations are needed.
Service Animals that provide assistance for guests with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are welcome in all public areas of the Arboretum.
While we encourage you to take pictures during your visit to the Morris Arboretum, special arrangements and fees are required for any and all photo shoots. Coming to take photos of our flowers, trees, and bees does not fall into the category, so long as our other photography policies are followed. We consider photo shoots to be an activity that includes, but is not limited to:
Sorry, wedding and wedding-like photography are not permitted. Also, no pets. To get a photo shoot pass, please email rentals@morrisarboretum.org rentals@morrisarboretum.org or call 215-247-5777 x158. Please review our detailed photography guidelines before your visit.
The Arboretum will be closed Saturday, March 12 due to slippery paths.
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.
In response to the unprecedented public health crisis related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Morris Arboretum will close to the public as of March 14, 2020 until the University of Pennsylvania feels that is it safe to re-open. Learn more about the Univerisity's response on the University of Pennsylvania’s dedicated Coronavirus website: coronavirus.upenn.edu. Please know that this decision was made after careful deliberation and that our priority is to do all we can to ensure the safety and well being of our staff, volunteers, and visitors. Information pertaining to public health is rapidly evolving and, as such, it is not yet known when we will reopen. We will be vigilant in our efforts to keep our website up-to-date and we will communicate directly to members and class registrants via email with the latest details.
The following information is provided in anticipation of some of the questions you may have relative to the following categories:
Individuals who have registered for a class
It is our intention to provide a refund to individuals who have registered for a class that occurs during this temporary closure. We are working as quickly as possible to process your refunds in the manner in which you paid. If you have questions, please contact education@morrisarboretum.org.
Annual Membership
We appreciate your patience at this time. We know that early spring is the most natural time to come out to the Arboretum for a walk in the gardens to enjoy the fresh air, but maintaining public health must be our priority. We look forward to seeing you in the gardens just as soon as we are reassured that it is safe for all of our visitors to return. We will keep you updated on any developments, but in the meantime, if you have any questions about your membership, please contact members@morrisarboretum.org.
Planned Events
Any individuals that have planned events will receive outreach directly from a staff member to discuss your options.
We will continue to update the community as soon as information is available and is consistent with the evolution of this dynamic situation. Questions may be directed to info@morrisarboretum.org.
We appreciate your understanding during these challenging times and we thank you for your support. Please stay connected with us through Facebook, Instagram, and our website.
Resources
Center for Disease Control (CDC): cdc.gov/coronavirus
University of Pennsylvania’s dedicated Coronavirus website: coronavirus.upenn.edu
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.
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The American Horticultural Society (AHS) Reciprocal Admission Program (RAP) offers members of participating gardens free admission to the Morris Arboretum. A valid membership card from a participating garden must be presented. Click here for a list of participating gardens. RAP discounts do not apply to special ticketed events, such as concerts or members’ only events. PLEASE NOTE: The 90-mile exclusion policy of the RAP Program is enforced and excludes free admission to members of gardens who are within a 90-mile radius of the Morris Arboretum. For AHS members, the exclusion is based on their home address. See the list of excluded gardens below.
Memberships to these gardens does not include free admission to Morris Arboretum.
