Morris Arboretum
100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Hours
10 AM – 5 PM
Show the week Hide the week
| Fri | 10 AM – 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sun | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Mon | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Last checked 2026-09-21
- Cost
- $22 adult · $12 child
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor
- Typical visit
- 2 hr
Garden railway runs summer through fall — the highlight for kids. Tree Adventure canopy walk. Stroller-friendly main paths. 50 min from Wilmington.
Family Logistics
Admission
Adults
$22.00
Kids
$12.00
Adults (18+): $22. Youth (3-17): $12. Children (2 and under): Free. Save $2 per ticket by purchasing online. Members, PennCard holders, students, ACCESS card holders, and active military receive discounts or free admission.
Confirm current pricing on the venue's official website before you go.
Hours, in the venue's words
Nov-Mar: Daily 10am-4pm; Apr-Oct: Weekdays 10am-5pm, Weekends 9am-5pm. Last entry 3pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.
Seasonal hours
Admission prices may vary seasonally (e.g., lower in winter). The Garden Railway is seasonal, typically running from May through fall, with a special Holiday Garden Railway in Nov-Dec.
Parking
Ample free parking available in a dedicated lot. Accessible parking near the Widener Welcome Center, with overflow parking available.
Upcoming Events
Wild Wetland Wednesdays
Oct 26 · Nov 23
Families will walk through the natural areas of Morris Arboretum & Gardens to explore the wetland ecosystem, observing native plants and wildlife. Children can pick up free mini binoculars during the event to help spot birds and other creatures in the wetland.
More infoBloomin' Bubbles
Tuesdays · next Tue, Oct 27 at 11:00 AM (5 dates)
Children will have the opportunity to explore a bubble-themed environment at the arboretum, where they can play and use their imaginations in a whimsical outdoor setting. The event features interactive bubble play, likely involving bubble wands and large bubble formations.
More infoSpooky Season Nature Crafts: All About Carnivorous Plants
Thu, Oct 29 at 11:00 AM
Families will explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants through hands-on learning and creative crafting. Participants will build a whimsical plant monster to take home, likely inspired by real species like Venus flytraps and pitcher plants, and may choose to wear costumes to match the Halloween theme.
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