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Morris Arboretum, 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Nature Center Worth the Drive

Morris Arboretum

100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Hours

9 AM – 5 PM

Show the week
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
Fri 10 AM – 5 PM

Last checked 2026-08-24

Cost
$22 adult · $12 child
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor
Typical visit
2 hr
Stroller friendlyBathroomsShadeNot fencedFood on siteEasy parking

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Garden railway runs summer through fall — the highlight for kids. Tree Adventure canopy walk. Stroller-friendly main paths. 50 min from Wilmington.

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Stroller friendlyBathroomsFood on siteShadedEasy parkingWorth the drive

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.

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