Policies and Pricing
Photography permits must be purchased in advance. Permits may be purchased via phone, in person, or during the online ticket purchasing process.
Arboretum members pay a lower photography permit fee for all party sizes.
Permit sales open online on the first of the month, and are subject to availability. Permits are date- and time-specific, and may be unavailable or restricted on days when the Arboretum is holding special events.
Permits are non-refundable. In case of inclement weather, the photo permit can be rescheduled up to three days before the date on the permit.
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.
Pricing
Party member counts include the photographer and assistants.
1 to 4 Party Members
Cost: $125
Member cost: $50
5 to 10 Party Members
Cost: $250
Member cost: $175
11 to 25 Party Members
Cost: $325
Member cost: $225
Prom and Quinceañera Group Photos (Students Only)
Cost: $250
Member cost: $175
Please note that permit prices are subject to change without notice.
Restrictions
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.
Smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, alcohol, and pets are not allowed during photo sessions. Drones, including those used for photography, are not allowed.