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The Morris will be closing at 3 pm on Friday, June 5 as we prepare for Moonlight & Roses. Last entrance into the gardens will be 2 pm.

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Rentals FAQ

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FAQ

All private event rentals include admission to the Morris with access to 92 acres of woodlands, meadows and gardens. We have accessible restrooms and garden pathway as well as free on-site parking. Details for specific types of events are listed below. Please note, catering and other vendor fees are contracted separately.

With our Wedding Rentals:  

  • Exclusive use of a historic carriage house (the Welcome Center) and grounds for four or five hours of event time, depending on your contract 

  • Reception tent with hard surface floor, lighting, space heaters, and fans

  • Ceremony chairs as well as tables and chairs for the reception

  •  A green room for the wedding party available up to two hours prior to event start 

  • A five-passenger golf cart and driver to transport you around for photos and help guests who need assistance in the gardens 

With our Evening Rentals:

  • Exclusive use of a historic carriage house (the Welcome Center) or our Out on a Limb Canopy Walk feature, and grounds for three or four hours of event time, depending on your type of event and contract specifics

  • Either the reception tent with hard surface floor, lighting, space heaters, and fans or our Out on a Limb Canopy Walk feature, depending on contract specifics

  • Tables and chairs for dining

With our Daytime Rentals:  

  • Access to the event areas detailed in your contract for set up and activities 

  • Audio-visual equipment for our Upper Gallery meeting space only 

  • Tables and chairs for your event or meeting

There are bed and breakfast accommodations and an inn in nearby Chestnut Hill, and hotels close by in the Ft. Washington and Plymouth Meeting areas of suburban Montgomery County.  Below is a list of nearby accommodations: 

Chestnut Hill Hotel 
8229 Germantown Avenue 
Philadelphia, PA 
Contact: (215) 242-5905 

Union League Lodge at Liberty Hill  
800 Ridge Pike 
Lafayette Hill, PA 
Contact: (610) 825-8000 

Courtyard by Marriott 
Germantown Pike and Hickory Road 
Plymouth Meeting, PA 
Contact: (484) 213-8687 

Double Tree Suites 
Germantown Pike and Hickory Road 
Plymouth Meeting, PA 
Contact: (610) 834-8300 

Hampton Inn 
2055 Chemical Road 
Plymouth Meeting, PA 
Contact: (610) 567-0900 

Holiday Inn Express 
432 Pennsylvania Avenue 
Fort Washington, PA 
Contact: (215) 591-9000 

Homewood Suites 
200 Lee Drive 
Plymouth Meeting, PA 
Contact: 610-828-9600 

Hyatt Somerfield Suites 
501 E. Germantown Pike 
East Norriton, PA 
Contact: (610) 313-9990 x601 

Spring Hill Suites 
430 Plymouth Road 
Plymouth Meeting, PA 
Contact: (484) 213-8687 

Hilton Garden Inn – Ft. Washington  
530 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington PA
Contact: (215) 646-4637

While we encourage you to take pictures during your visit to the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, special arrangements and fees are required for any and all photo shoots. Coming to take photos of our flowers, trees, and bees does not fall into the category, so long as our other photography policies are followed.

We consider photo shoots to be an activity that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Group, engagement, prom, birthday, head shot, fashion, maternity, or couples/family portrait photography.
  • Photography that involves the use of equipment (including booms, lights, and reflectors).
  • Photography that involves a dedicated photographer.
  • Photography taking place outside of normal hours.
  • Sorry, wedding and wedding-like photography are not permitted. Also, no pets or drones. 

Rates start at $275/hour. To get a photo shoot pass, please email rentals@morrisarboretum.org or call 215-247-5777 x158.