Exhibitions

Wonder Woods Mini Golf

Play a nine-hole mini golf course that brings the Arboretum’s tree science to life.

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Wonder Woods Mini Golf returns to The Morton Arboretum starting on Friday, May 23, 2025! The imaginative, tree-themed course was specially designed for the Arboretum with the help of our research scientists.

From giant mushrooms to larger-than-life bugs and acorns, Wonder Woods brings the Arboretum’s tree science to life in fun and unexpected ways. Learn how tree rings can tell the life story of a tree, how trees support the ecosystems of bugs and wildlife, and other wonderfully cool—and surprising!—scientific concepts.

Event Details

Wonder Woods Mini Golf opens on Friday, May 23, and runs through Monday, September 1, 2025.

The nine-hole pop-up course is wheelchair accessible. See Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.

Players must be at least 4 years of age. Children younger than 4 may accompany player groups on the course but cannot play.

Ticket Details

Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased in advance through the Arboretum’s website for a specific time slot.

Tickets for the 2025 season are now available to Arboretum members. Tickets will be available to all on Thursday, May 15.

Purchase Wonder Woods Mini Golf member tickets.

Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased in addition to Arboretum general admission. Children aged 4 and older require a general admission ticket to enter the Arboretum; infants aged 3 and younger are admitted for free. Members enter the Arboretum for free, but must purchase Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets to play.

Discounted Admission

Discounted evening admission to the Arboretum after 5:00 p.m. is available on Thursdays, from Friday, May 23 (Memorial Day weekend), through Monday, September 1 (Labor Day). With evening admission, guests may enter the Arboretum at 5:00 p.m. or later at a price of $5 per person aged 4 and older. Children aged 3 and younger are admitted free. The last evening tee time is 7:00 p.m. Discounted admission must be purchased in addition to Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets.

Plan your visit with Wonder Woods Mini Golf and a series of special evening events for families at The Morton Arboretum! Discounted evening admission is also available for Pizza Party with Jules on Thursday, June 26, Noche de Familia on Sunday, July 13, and Anime Night on Thursday, August 21.

 

Your purchase helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

 

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Rules

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The Arboretum reserves the right to cancel play with no refund or rebooking for groups that violate course rules.

Course Rules

  • Players must be aged 4 or older. Adult supervision is required for players younger than 15.
  • Children aged 2 and 3 may accompany player groups on the course but may not handle the ball or the club.
  • All play must be started from the tee mat.
  • Only one player may tee off at a time.
  • A maximum of six players are allowed per group. Groups must stay together and play one hole at a time.
  • Groups must wait until the group ahead has finished before starting play on the next hole.
  • Only players may be on the course. Spectators may watch from available seating.
  • Swinging the putter above knee level is prohibited.
  • No leaning on, crawling on, or hanging on props, obstacles, and decorations.
  • No food or drink other than water may be brought onto the course.
  • Shirts and shoes must be worn on the course at all times.
  • Only trained service dogs are allowed on the course.
  • The Arboretum is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, is strictly prohibited.

Game Rules

  • The player may move the ball up to 6 inches from the edge of the playing area without penalty.
  • If the ball goes out of bounds, the player may start from the tee area and take a two-stroke penalty.
  • There is a seven-stroke limit for all holes.

Ticket Details

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Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased online in advance for a specific time slot.

Tickets for the 2025 season are now available to Arboretum members. Tickets will be available to all on Thursday, May 15.

Purchase Wonder Woods Mini Golf member tickets.

Cost
Child (ages 4 through 17): $8
Adult (age 18 and older): $10

Member Cost
Child (ages 4 through 17): $6
Adult (age 18 and older): $8

Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased in addition to Arboretum general admission. All players must purchase Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets. Players who are not Arboretum members must also purchase Arboretum general admission. Members enter the Arboretum free.

Players must be at least 4 years of age. Children younger than 4 may accompany player groups on the mini golf course but cannot play. Children aged 4 and older require a general admission ticket to enter the Arboretum; infants aged 3 and younger are admitted for free.

Tickets may be purchased up to an hour ahead of tee times; additional rounds of play will be available for purchase on-site for a nominal fee.

Become a member to save on Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets and to enter the Arboretum without purchasing advance general admission.

Discounted Admission

Discounted evening admission to the Arboretum after 5:00 p.m. is available on Thursdays, from Friday, May 23 (Memorial Day weekend), through Monday, September 1 (Labor Day). With evening admission, guests may enter the Arboretum at 5:00 and stay until 8:00 p.m. at a price of $5 per person aged 4 and older. Children aged 3 and younger are admitted free. The last evening tee time is 7:00 p.m. Discounted admission must be purchased in addition to Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets.

Plan your visit with Wonder Woods Mini Golf and a series of special evening events for families at The Morton Arboretum this summer! Discounted evening admission is also available for Pizza Party with Jules on Thursday, June 26, Noche de Familia on Sunday, July 13, and Anime Night on Thursday, August 21.

Rebooking

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Mini golf ticket purchases are nonrefundable, but tickets can be rebooked for a future date up to one hour ahead of the original tee time. To rebook tickets, call the ticket line at 630-725-2066.

Alternate date rebookings include a free general admission pass for those who are not members.

In the event of inclement weather or a lightning warning in the middle of play, players will be issued a rain check that can be used at a later time that day or on a different date this season.

Accessibility

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The nine-hole mini golf course is wheelchair accessible.

Parking Lot 1 is an environmentally friendly parking lot with uneven pavers. The accessible parking spaces and pathways to the Visitor Center feature smooth pavers. The distance from the furthest parking spot to the main entrance of the Visitor Center is one-quarter of a mile.

Accessible restrooms are located in the Visitor Center and the West Pavilion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • No. Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased online in addition to Arboretum general admission for those who are not members.

    Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for children.

    With an Arboretum member discount, tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children.

    Players must be at least 4 years of age. Children aged 4 and older require a general admission ticket to enter the Arboretum; infants aged 3 and younger are admitted to the Arboretum for free.

  • You can buy Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets online through the Arboretum’s website.

  • Each mini golf ticket includes access to the golf course, a putter, ball, scorecard, and pencil. Additional rounds of play will be available for purchase on-site for a nominal fee.

  • Tickets for Wonder Woods Mini Golf are now available to Arboretum members. Tickets for Wonder Woods Mini Golf will be available to all on Thursday, May 15. All tickets must be purchased online in addition to Arboretum general admission.

    Purchase Wonder Woods Mini Golf member tickets.

  • Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets for dates through Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day), will be available when tickets go on sale.

    Tickets are now available to Arboretum members. Tickets go on sale to all on Thursday, May 15.

    Purchase Wonder Woods Mini Golf member tickets.

    Tickets may be purchased up to an hour ahead of tee times.

  • Mini golf reservations are non-refundable, but may be rescheduled for a future date or time. Mini golf reservations must be rebooked at least one hour before the original tee time.

    Reservation rebookings less than one hour in advance will not be accommodated.

    If you arrive late and want to play, your group will be accommodated as course capacity allows. You also have the option to reschedule for a future date or time, at least one hour before another tee time on the same date.

  • Mini golf reservations are non-refundable, but may be rescheduled for a future date or time. Mini golf reservations must be rebooked at least one hour before the original tee time.

    Rebookings less than one hour in advance will not be accommodated. Alternate date rebookings include a free general admission pass for nonmembers.

    In the event of inclement weather or a lightning warning in the middle of play, players will be issued a rain check that includes free Arboretum general admission that can be used at a later time the same day or different date during the season.

  • If you arrive late and want to play, your group will be accommodated as course capacity allows. You also have the option to reschedule for a future date or time, at least one hour before another tee time on the same date.

  • We encourage groups to wait until the group ahead has finished before starting to play on any hole, which includes skipping ahead.

  • A maximum of six players are allowed per group. Larger groups will split into groups of up to six people to keep wait times to a minimum.

  • If capacity allows, guests may be able to play another round for a nominal fee.

  • Wonder Woods Mini Golf features nine interactive, science-themed holes to play through.

  • Players must be at least 4 years old to play mini golf. Adult supervision is required for players younger than 15.

  • The nine-hole course is wheelchair accessible.

  • Certain elements of the mini golf course will be interactive. However, for the safety of guests, the Arboretum prohibits leaning on, climbing on, crawling on, or hanging on any of the props, obstacles, or decorations.

  • Only participating players may be on the course. Non-participants may use the available spectator seating.

  • Private events and birthday parties cannot be accommodated. Large groups who wish to play Wonder Woods Mini Golf will be split into smaller groups of 6.

  • Food and drinks, except water, will not be allowed on the course. The course is just steps away from the Visitor Center, where food and beverages are available for purchase in the Ginkgo Restaurant and Café.

  • Only trained service dogs are allowed on the mini golf course.

  • The Arboretum is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds, including the mini golf course.

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