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The Arboretum is open from 9:00 a.m. to sunset

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Adults
Age 18–64		 $17 $12
Seniors
Age 65+		 $15 $11
Children
Age 2–17		 $12 $9
Infants
Under 2		 Free Free
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Plan a Visit to The Morton Arboretum

Conveniently located approximately 25 miles from Chicago, The Morton Arboretum features an award-winning Children’s Garden, a Maze Garden, and 16 miles of hiking trails. Whether you’re looking for a quiet stroll or a fun-filled family adventure, the Arboretum offers a wide variety of exhibitions, activities, events, and classes for all ages to enjoy. Learn more about visiting for the first time.

Before visiting the Arboretum, buy general admission tickets online or become a member. Purchasing admission takes just a few minutes and can be done with a smartphone or computer. Members may enter at any time without admission tickets by showing their membership card at the gatehouse, and may buy discounted add-on admission tickets for those who accompany them.

All admission includes parking. Once you have entered the Arboretum, you can drive and park anywhere in the Arboretum with no additional admission or parking cost. The Arboretum grounds are open 365 days a year. Buildings are open daily, except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; closed at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Please leave dogs and other pets at home, except on specially designated Dog Admission Days. Service animals are welcome, including animals-in-training. See Accessibility at the Arboretum for more information.

Special admission rates are available for groups of 15 or more. See Discounted Admission for admission access programs and ongoing offers.

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  • 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 further out than General Admission is available, allowing groups the opportunity to finalize their plans well ahead of time.

  • Yes, general admission tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased in minutes using 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 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.

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

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