Public Tours
Free with general admission.
The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem
Saturday, October 12 • 11 am
Investigate the many native plants and trees in the natural lands area near the Wissahickon Creek.
Garden Highlights Tour
March – December
Weekdays: 10:30 am • Weekends: 1:00 pm
Last weekday tour will be 12/1.
January – March
Weekends: 1:00 pm
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different so come back as many times as you’d like.
Self-Guided Tours
Fernery
The Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery is the only freestanding fernery left in North America and is home to over 200 different species of ferns and fern allies. During this tour, you will be introduced to some of the most notable ferns in the current collection.
Wetland
The wetland and its floodplain encompass about 35 acres of the Morris. Find native plants, keep an eye out for belted kingfishers and blue herons, and learn about the history of the wetland dating back to 1717.
Witchhazels
Explore our witchhazel collection this winter! Our witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Discover the many varieties of these delightful winter beauties (late January through early March) that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape on your next visit.