April - October: Weekdays 10am - 5pm | Weekends 9am - 5pm
November - March: Daily 10am - 4pm
Closed New Years Day.
Weekdays: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Last ticketed entry time: 3:30pm
Gates close: 4:15pm
Check for emergency closings and alerts.
April - October: Weekdays 10am - 5pm | Weekends 9am - 5pm
November - March: Daily 10am - 4pm
Garden closed for the following holidays:
New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
The Garden Railway opens daily May 29 through October 11. Runs weekdays 10am - 5pm and weekends 9am - 5pm.
The Holiday Garden Railway opens the day after Thanksgiving through New Years Eve. Runs daily 10am - 4pm.
The trains will not run on rainy days or in inclement weather.
Members: Free
Adults: $20.00
Seniors (65+ years): $18.00
Youth (3-17 years): $10.00
Children (Under 3): Free
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
Save time by joining online. When you purchase your membership online our admission system immediately recognizes you as a member.
To ensure the safety of all visitors and our staff, advance tickets are required for everyone, including members. We are not able to process admissions on-site at this time. Click here to reserve your tickets now.
You may arrive up to 15 minutes before or after your scheduled time. If you arrive earlier than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, you may be asked to wait until the specified time. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your scheduled time, you may be asked to wait until the next open time slot becomes available. Our front gate closes at 4:15pm as that is the last time visitors may enter the Garden. Please arrive by 4:15pm for your 3:30pm ticket time.
Guidelines issued by the City of Philadelphia mandate that all visitors age 2 and older wear face coverings.
Yes; however, the café is currently closed. We encourage you to bring your own water and snacks. Picnicking is permitted in designated areas and we ask that you keep your group size small with 6 or fewer people when possible. Water fountains are not currently available.
Yes. Restrooms are available and sanitized on a regular basis according to new safety guidelines. Given the size of our restrooms, we ask that their usage be limited to one household at a time, and that those visitors waiting for entry maintain safe distancing from each other.
Unfortunately, no. In order to maintain safe social distances and clean surfaces, some areas of the Garden have been closed to public access, including: the Visitor Center, the Log Cabin, the Fernery, and the Café.
During this phased opening period, many of our special admission prices are temporarily suspended, including: free Chestnut Hill College admission, Walk-In/Bike-In reduced admission, and Visit Philly passes.
We ask that when you are on the paths, please follow the established one-way routes. This helps maintain safe distances between you and others in the Garden. Feel free to wander in the grassy areas; just remember to be aware of others around you.
While the one-way paths are accessible to strollers and wheelchairs, not all of them are ADA compliant. Some sections are quite steep.
We ask that you be respectful of the garden, including:
Accessible parking is available in the parking lot just beyond the Widener Visitor Center. 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 garden, but walking some areas of the Arboretum could prove challenging.
The majority of the garden, 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:
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 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.
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. Directories are also for sale in the Shop at the Morris Arboretum. 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.
