If the Gardens are open, the Shop is open too!
Members receive a 10% discount on Shop items, including sale items!
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We strive to offer an array of items that will inform, engage, and inspire when it comes to the natural world around us. Whether it’s getting children outside with a do-it-yourself bug hotel or stocking the shelves with books on edible plants and the trees of Pennsylvania, the Shop supports the Arboretum’s mission of connecting people, place, and plants. When you stop by the Shop to treat yourself to a locally crafted item or a book on identifying local birds, your purchase supports that mission.
In addition to stocking items that celebrate the beauty of the natural world, we like to promote locally crafted goods and strive to showcase recycled, upcycled and repurposed items. This month’s featured Local Artisan:
Bruce Weiner has worked as an artist and teacher in Montgomery county Pennsylvania for over 20 years. He received his Masters Degree from Temple University Tyler School of Art and worked as an apprentice at the Moravian Tile Works in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. His work is heavily influenced by time spent in South East Asia while in the Navy where he had the opportunity to study folk art and wood carving.
We stock hundreds of books relating to botany and the natural world. Books about gardening, indoor plants, insects and birding are just a sampling of what you’ll find on our shelves. Our children’s book section includes award-winning titles with eye-popping illustrations for children of all ages. This month’s staff recommendations include:
We carefully curate a collection of toys and crafts designed to encourage a child’s natural curiosity and we make a concerted effort to locate quality items made right here in the USA.
You can’t pick the flowers but you CAN still take home a piece of the Arboretum! Special orders can be placed for replicas of some of our most iconic garden items: the Morris Weathervane, the Japanese Hill Garden Buddha and the Magnolia Slope Sheep. Please inquire the next time you visit the Shop.
Accessibility
Renovations began in January on the George D. Widener Education & Visitor Center. The project includes the expansion of the building’s main entrance, and the installation of automatic front doors that will comply with ADA standards for accessible design. The entrance will also be more stroller friendly, making it easier for families to navigate the building.
Visitor Center Plaza
In addition to the improvements being made to the building itself, the surrounding plaza will also be enlarged and enhanced.A new 30x30 area will provide a larger gathering space for tours, and will help reduce congestion on high visitation days. The larger terrace will also feature sitting walls and benches toprovide additional seating.
Membership Kiosk
The membership kiosk will be relocated within the plaza and will be expanded to enable staff to welcome visitors more efficiently. New plantings will be added. When finished, the area will provide a pleasant, relaxing space for visitors to gather and linger.
Closure and Visitor Access
The Shop at Morris Arboretum will remain closed until construction is completed toward the end of March. Visitors and those enrolled in classes may encounter inconveniences which we apologize for in advance. The Visitor Center remains open for programs (like classes) and conveniences. Look for signage indicating an alternative entrance.
Special Thanks
Morris Arboretum wishes to thank longtime Arboretum friend, Edith Dixon for making these enhancements possible. This attractive new area will allow the Arboretum to accommodate a broader audience and its improved functioning will enhance the experience of every visitor.
