Permit Policies and Pricing
Photography permits must be purchased in advance; members and guests can view available dates and times to purchase a permit online.
Permit sales open online on the first of the month and are subject to availability. Permits are date and time-specific, and may not be available on days when the Arboretum is holding special events.
Permits are released two months at a time. Please check back later if your desired date is not within the next two months.
Permits are good for one hour.
No photography is permitted in the Maze, Children’s Garden, Wonder Woods Mini Golf Course, or in any Arboretum buildings. Access to locations like the Grand Garden may be restricted for Arboretum events, event set-up, or rentals. The permit does not include access to any Arboretum buildings for the purpose of photography. The Morton Arboretum reserves the right to restrict access to sections of our grounds for maintenance, Arboretum events, or rentals.
Permit prices are subject to change without notice.
Permits are sold as non-refundable; in case of inclement weather, the photo permit can be rescheduled, up to three days before the date on the permit.
Note: Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, alcohol, and pets are not allowed during photo sessions. Drones, including those used for photography, are not allowed.
Permit Pricing
Counts include the photographer and any assistants present at the shoot.
1 to 4 people
Member: $50
Guest: $125
5 to 10 people
Member: $175
Guest: $250
11 to 25 people
Member: $225
Guest: $325
Prom photos (students only)
Member: $175
Guest: $250