Parties and Social Gatherings Parties and Social Gatherings Image Daytime Events The Morris Arboretum & Gardens will put your event in a class of its own, away from the rush of modern life, against a backdrop of gorgeous gardens. A variety of indoor and outdoor settings may be rented with direct access to the rest of the gardens for you and your guests to wander and enjoy during our public hours. Free on-site parking is included. For refreshments you may choose from any of our approved caterers  who represent a variety of cuisine styles and price ranges. Our outdoor events season runs from April through October and indoor events may be booked year-round. Dates may be booked up to six months in advance. Enjoy peaceful, natural surroundings for a memorable event!   Image Birthdays, Bridal and Baby Showers  Celebrate your milestone event surrounded by greenery in our outdoor reception tent. We offer three tiers of party: up to 50, 51 to 100 or 101 to 150 guests. The space allows flexible layout for your style and our dining tables and reception chairs are included.   Indoor parties for up to 50 can be held in our Upper Gallery space with A/V capabilities and optional access to the McLean Room for catering set up.   Events may be scheduled between 10 AM and 2 PM, with a two-hour minimum, based on open hours and availability. During the day the reception tent space is shared with our members and visitors, and we partition your space for visual privacy. If a private evening event sounds better for you, check out our options under Evening Events below .  Image Photo: Rob Cardillo Celebrations of Life  Planning a happy celebration of a passed loved one? The Morris may be an option for you to come together in the beauty of nature. Celebrations may be held between 10 AM and 2 PM in the Upper Gallery and/or Side Tent. Daytime event attendance must be invite-only. Open invitations with variable guest counts, funeral services, wakes or other somber events are not permitted. …

Impact Report Impact Report Image Impact Report July 2024 – June 2025 Read the latest Impact Report below, or download the PDF  here .  Past Impact Reports 2024 – 2025 •  2023 – 2024 • 2022 – 2023 •  2021 – 2022 • 2020 – 2021  • 2019 – 2020 • 2018 – 2019 • 2017 – 2018 • 2016 – 2017  • 2015 – 2016 • 2014 – 2015 • 2013 – 2014 • 2012 – 2013 …

John T. Morris Takes Pictures of Port Richmond with His Kodak. It’s 1889. Earlier this month on  Hidden City Philadelphia , archivist Joyce Munro shared photographs of Port Richmond taken in the 19th century by John T. Morris on the first point-and-shoot Kodak camera. Step back in time with us!  Last week on  Hidden City Philadelphia , archivist Joyce Munro shared photographs taken in the 19th century by John T. Morris whose legacy lives on at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, which was once his and his sister Lydia's private estate. In these photographs, taken with the first point-and-shoot Kodak camera, Morris captured everyday life in Port Richmond in 1889. His photographs offer a rare glimpse into Philadelphia’s past and the beginnings of modern photography. Read the full story →  Image Image   Image Image   Blog Image December 17, 2025 …