Public Tours
Step into a world of natural wonder. Our public tours bring the Morris Arboretum & Gardens to life through expert insights, seasonal highlights, and stories hidden among the trees. From weekend highlights to themed walks, there’s always something new to discover.
In-Person Tours
Made in the Shade
Saturday, July 25 • 11 am
Walk a shady path to view the glory of summer while keeping cool on this guided tour.
Water Features Tour
Saturday, August 8 • 11 am
Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris.
Small Trees for Small(er) Spaces
Saturday, September 12 • 11 am
Investigate the smaller specimen trees at Morris that make a big impact.
Hidden Gems Tour
Saturday, September 16 • 11 am
Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting garden features not often discovered on an average visit.
Garden Highlights
Weekends: 1 pm
Weekdays: 10:30 am
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.
If you are interested in organizing a private group tour, please see our Group Tours page.
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.
