Our beloved holiday tradition returns November 21 through December 30!Experience a magical miniature world featuring model trains, historic buildings, bridges, and more. Daytime viewing included with general admission. Nighttime viewing available with advance tickets.
NEW THIS YEAR:enhanced lighting and illuminated displays!
Please Note:
Winter hours begin November 1 and are 10 am – 4 pm daily(3 pm last entry).
We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Da
Holiday Garden Railway
November 21 – December 30
Free with general admission
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages. (Please Note: Morris is closed December 24 and 25.HGR: Nighttime ExpressSelect EveningsAdvance tickets required
Member Tickets Available 11/2
General Tickets Available 11/9

See the Holiday Garden Railway at night for an even more spectacular experience! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see.LEARN MORE—
Save the Date –Member Nights: Winter Lights
Our members enjoy special Holiday Garden Railway: Nighttime Express benefits. All members receive early access to HGR: Nighttime Express tickets before they become available to the general public. Premier members may also attend one complimentary Member Night on December 3 or 4 from 4:30 – 8:00 pm.

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Share a year of beauty, discovery, and connection with a Morris Arboretum & Gardens Gift Membership.
Ordering by phone? Call 215.247.5777 x205, Monday through Friday, 9 am–5 pm. For materials to be postmarked by December 21, please place orders online or by phone by December 18.
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November Tours

Free with general admissionMeet at the Welcome Center

Trees Around the World
Saturday, November 14 11 am
Discover a diversity of trees from around the world and the United States.
ConifersSaturday, November 2111 am
Explore the wide variety of conifers — both evergreen and deciduous — on display at Morris.

Garden HighlightsWeekdays: 10:30 am Weekends: 1 pm
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees.
SEE FULL EVENTS CALENDARWhat’s In Bloom: November

common witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana

This eastern North American native is notable for its fragrant ribbon-like yellow petaled flowers that begin to emerge in late fall as most deciduous plants are dropping their leaves.

climbing-aster Ampelaster carolinianus
Adored by pollinators, this sprawling herbaceous perennial is native to the Southeast U.S. and can be seen climbing on anything it can reach. It has with a profusion of lavender pink daisy-like flowers with golden yellow centers and a lovely fragrance.
common camelliaCamellia japonica
These evergreen shrubs are native to Asia and offer a lovely pop of color during the winter lull. Enjoy Morris introductions such as ‘Balustrade’ with large, scarlet red peony-like flowers and yellow centers or ‘Bloomfield’ with deep red double flowers.

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