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. …

Meetings and Retreats Meetings and Retreats Image Widener Visitor Center The Widener Visitor Center, built in 1888, is in the grey stone building that first served as the gardener’s cottage, carriage house, and stables. Our facility offers several rooms and set-up styles available for meetings and other daytime rentals. For food service you may choose from any of our approved  caterers , who represent a variety of cuisine styles and price ranges. Our events season runs from April 1 through the end of October and dates may be booked up to six months in advance. The building is outfitted with Central Air. Quality audio-visual equipment can be provided for your use in select locations. While Wi-Fi is available in the Center, please refer to this connection guide . Image Meetings    Small meetings for up to 12 may be booked in our McLean Room conference space or up to 20 in our Classroom for durations of as little as two hours or up to 8 hours depending on availability. Tables and chairs are provided for a variety of set up configurations. Larger meetings for up to 50 may be booked in our indoor Upper Gallery space with A/V capabilities and optional access to the McLean Room for catering set up. Spaces may be booked for timeframes of two to eight hours based on availability. Tables and chairs are provided and may be set up in a variety of layouts including boardroom, classroom, lecture, and dining styles.  Outdoor meetings for a range of sizes may be booked in the reception tent which offers flexible layout options and power outlets to set up your own a/v if desired. Meetings may be for up to 50, 50-100 or 101-150 attendees. Tables and chairs are provided and may be set up in a variety of layouts including boardroom, classroom, lecture, and dining styles.  For all meetings, linens and catering may be provided through one of our catering teams.   Image Retreats  Planning a full day off-site with your team? Morris offers retreats for small groups under ten to larger …

Hours & Pricing Hours & Pricing Image Open Daily Weekdays: 10 am – 4 pm Weekends: 10 am – 4 pm Last entry is 3 pm Seasonal Hours  November - March: Daily 10 am - 4 pm April - October: Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm • Weekends 9 am - 5 pm Holiday Closings  The Morris is closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day Garden Railway Hours  The Garden Railway is currently closed and will reopen for Holiday Garden Railway on November 22. Admission Purchase your general admission tickets online to save $2 per ticket! Get Tickets → Adults (Ages 18+) : $22  Senior (Ages 65+):  $20 Youth (Ages 3–17):  $12 Child (Ages 2 and under): Free PennCard (must present ID): Free Students (must present ID): $12.00 ACCESS Adults (must present ID): $2.00 ACCESS Youth (Ages 3–17): $2.00 ACCESS Child (Ages 2 and under): Free Retired Military and Veteran (must have ID): $12.00 Active Military and Five Family Members supported by Wawa (must have ID): Free Walk In or Bike In^: $12.00 (Kids $6.00) *Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while visiting Morris Arboretum & Gardens. ^Not available for online purchase. Not a member? Join Today! Save time by joining online! When you purchase your membership online, you can begin using your member benefits right away, including FREE unlimited admission for an entire year. Join Today! … Hours & …

The Morris in Progress The Morris in Progress Image The Morris in Progress: Current Closures & Projects At Morris, we’re always working to enhance our landscapes, improve accessibility, and preserve our historic collections. During this time, some areas may be temporarily closed or have limited access while we complete improvement projects. Please check the list below before your visit to avoid any disappointment. Thank you for your understanding as we make these updates. Last updated: November 12, 2025   November 2025 Foot bridge near Morris Cottage — Closed 11/13 through 11/20 - During this time, the path from the Morris Cottage to the Log Cabin will be closed. Guests may use the path from the Swan Pond to the Log Cabin, or the outer loop by Mercury Loggia to the Log Cabin as the bypass. PondWorks for Hill & Cloud — 11/11 through 11/14, access to Hill & Cloud garden will be restricted   Ongoing / Until further notice Fernery — Closed until further notice (maintenance) Hill & Cloud Garden — Under construction (Re-opening date TBA) Seven Arches — Under construction; limited access   Seasonal Closings Morris fountains Garden Railway (Holiday Garden Railway to open November 22, 2025)   Questions or need assistance? Please visit Know Before You Go or contact us at (215) 247-5777. … The Morris in …

Summer Camp Summer Camp Image Image Summer Camp 2026 If you are looking for a camp that will spark curiosity and nourish your child’s interest in nature, then look no further! Our camp is a full day outdoor experience meant to inspire wonder and appreciation for the natural world. At Nature Explorers Summer Camp, we engage with our environment and learn about the plants, animals, fungi, and habitats that we encounter. Led by Morris staff and counselors, each day will be filled with games, activities, hikes, science, and crafts.   Registration Save the Date : Early registration begins for premier members on January 26, 2026  at 12 pm. Registration opens for regular membership on January 27 at 12 pm. General registration opens January 28 at 12 pm. System maintenance will occur daily between 11 am –12 pm, so registration will be down for one hour each of those days. *During these days, each camper can register for a maximum of three weeks.   After you register and pay online, please do not forget to fill out the camp forms ! We must get info about your camper to ensure their safety!  * Please Note – We are a small camp, but we strive to offer a nature camp experience to as many children as possible. We request that each child is registered for a MAXIMUM OF 3 WEEKS OF CAMP.  Because our checkout experience also tends to get overwhelmed with web traffic during the opening days, having fewer weeks in your cart improves your chances of success at checkout. If you are interested in registering for more than three weeks, you are welcome to add more camp weeks if available, or join the waitlist, beginning January 30 . Because our registration is early in the year and plans change, waitlist spots do become available. If you are already registered for three weeks but are offered a spot from the waitlist, your child can attend for additional weeks.     How to Register  Pay online through the Morris Arboretum & Gardens website. During the initial wave of registration, each child …

Moonlight & Roses Moonlight & Roses Image Image Friday, June 5, 2026 Save the date for an unforgettable evening honoring Ellen Nalle Hass and Bartlett Tree Experts—two champions of environmental stewardship. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, and the Morris gardens in full bloom. For more than four decades,  Moonlight & Roses  has been a landmark event in the Philadelphia region. Today, it serves as a beautiful forum to celebrate excellence in environmental leadership. Nearly 500 guests attend each year, with proceeds directly supporting the Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ vital work in environmental education, outreach, and research. VIP tickets will go on sale in January, and formal invitations will be mailed in April. If you would like to receive an invitation, please  fill out this form .  For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kristen Casalenuovo at  kcasal@upenn.edu . See photos from the 2025 event → 2026 Individual Honoree Image Ellen Nalle Hass This year, we are delighted to honor Ellen Nalle Hass at  Moonlight & Roses  for her longtime support of Morris Arboretum & Gardens. From her early days roaming the Wissahickon, Ellen's life has been driven by a reverence for nature. She lives by John Muir's mantra: "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." Ellen is a longtime neighbor and member, and served on the Board of Advisors for two decades.  For six of those years, Ellen was the Board chair and provided strong and enduring leadership during a time of institutional transition.  Professionally, she has worked at Conde Nast, Applause Magazine of WHYY, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), and is now with Team Whetzel at Kurfiss Sotheby's real estate. She is a board member of Chanticleer Garden of Wayne, PA, the President of the Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Foundation, and a former board member of the Children's Aid Society and SCH.  Ellen and her husband, Jay, enjoy visits from their three grown children, Charlotte, …