Becoming a member of The Morton Arboretum offers many benefits in addition to supporting its nonprofit mission.

Members enter free every day, including during special member-only hours.

Different levels of membership admit different numbers of people. For example, a Morton 1-level membership admits only the member, while a Morton 4-level membership admits four individuals a day, including the member.

For additional friends and family who visit with them, members may purchase up to two $5 discounted add-on admission tickets per day beyond their admission benefit. The discounted $5 add-on admission tickets and additional full-priced general admission tickets, may be purchased online or at the gatehouse upon arriving. They must be purchased by the member.

Members also get special opportunities and discounts in The Arboretum Store, when buying event tickets, and when registering for classes. Join today.

Because The Morton Arboretum is a member of the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Garden Network, Arboretum members enjoy free or discounted admission and other privileges at more than 360 botanical gardens and horticultural organizations across North America.

Yes, group rates can be offered on orders of 15 or more people purchasing tickets in a single transaction.

Purchasing group admission allows access to a discounted rate and makes check-in at the gatehouse easier than with general admission. Group admission can also be planned, purchased, and reserved well in advance, allowing groups the opportunity to finalize their plans well ahead of time.

Learn more about purchasing group admission.

General admission tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the gatehouse upon arrival.

Online advance purchase is recommended. The further in advance you purchase your tickets online, the more you save. Purchasing general admission tickets online in advance will also always be $2 less expensive than purchasing admission in person when you arrive. Purchasing online takes just a few minutes and can be done with a smartphone or computer.

Members may enter The Morton Arboretum at any time by showing their current physical or digital membership cards at the gatehouse.

Beyond their membership benefits, members may also purchase discounted add-on admission tickets for $5 for up to two people who accompany them on a visit.

Once admitted, everyone may stay and explore the Arboretum until it closes at sunset.

Through the Arboretum’s participation in the Museums for All program, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders may buy discounted general admission tickets in advance of their visits. Museum for All tickets may be purchased through the Arboretum’s website or by calling 630-725-2066.

Those with EBT cards may purchase up to eight passes per transaction online by selecting the Museums for All ticket type when purchasing. A credit or debit card is required for ticket purchases. The EBT card and general admission ticket must be shown on a phone or as printed documents at the gatehouse for entry. Tickets may sell out at peak times, so advance planning is recommended.

For assistance, please email the ticket line at tickets@mortonarb.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.