Become a Member

Senior

Enjoy the Arboretum at a cost that is right for you. Free daily admissions for one individual aged 65 years or older. Purchase one $10 add-on admission per visit to bring an additional guest.

Senior Membership

$140 two-year option

$75 one-year option

Level Benefits

In addition to the member benefits
listed below.

Free access to the Arboretum

during members-only hours

Member-only invitations

for special events and programs

Convenient two-year option

Savings and extra benefits when you join for 24 months

Free Acorn Express tram vouchers

for two-year Senior members

Membership Benefits

All memberships also enjoy the following benefits:

Free admission and parking

including at electric charging stations

Visit any day without purchasing general admission tickets

by showing your physical or digital membership card at the gatehouse

Access to a dedicated membership hotline

630-719-2453

Discounted $10 add-on admission

for those visiting with a member

Free subscription

to More Than A Walk In The Woods e-newsletter

10% discount

at The Arboretum Store

15% discount

on education programs

Best pricing on all ticketed events

Including Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum

Borrowing privileges

at the Sterling Morton Library

Reciprocal admission privileges

at more than 360 arboreta and botanical gardens across North America

Discounted rentals

on snowshoe and cross-country skis (subject to availability)

Member-only access

from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. daily, members have exclusive access to the grounds

Frequent Visitor Reward Program

Earn points toward a free small drink or pastry with every visit

Bring the Entire Household

Consider a higher level of membership. Share the Arboretum with your family and friends as a Household-level member for $250 per year. Enjoy up to six daily admissions, and be able to purchase two discounted add-on admission tickets per visit to bring along additional guests.

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