Public Tours
Free with general admission.
Spring Buds & Blossoms Tour
Saturday, April 13 • 11 am
Experience the vibrant beauty of springtime on this guided walking tour. Celebrate spring and discover flowering trees and colorful blooms.
Magnolias & More Tour
Saturday, April 20 • 11 am
Join us for an exploration of magnolias, dogwoods, and conifers on the slope leading up the hill from the entrance kiosk.
Garden Highlights Tour
January – March
Weekends: 1:00 pm
March – December
Weekdays: 10:30 am • Weekends: 1:00 pm
Last weekday tour will be 12/1.
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.
Winter Wellness Walks
November – March
Weekends: 10:30 am
Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while getting your steps in!
Sponsored in part by Independence Blue Cross.
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.