Fall into Flowers at Morris Arboretum & Gardens!
See the beauty of Exuberant Blooms, and step into the Mesozoic Era
with Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs and Garden Railway: Dinos!
Philadelphia, PA—Fall is the perfect time to see beautiful flowers and trees at Morris Arboretum & Gardens! Enjoy the big, beautiful blossoms of our Exuberant Blooms exhibition—eight “islands” of more than 10,000 gorgeous plants spread over a quarter acre of open garden. And see them before they go extinct—Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs, a self-guided exhibition featuring plants in our collection with roots that go back to prehistoric times, and Garden Railway: Dinos! end September 30! Be sure to stop by the Paleontologist’s Cottage to learn about fossils and more! Get more information about our events and courses for children and adults at morrisarboretum.org.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens hours
Weekdays 10 am – 5 pm | Weekends 9 am – 5 pm; last entry every day is 4 pm.
Members: Free
Adults: $20.00
Seniors (65+ years): $18.00
Youth (3 – 17 years): $10.00
Child (0 – 2) Free
Through Monday, September 30, 2024
Free with general admission
Exuberant Blooms, our annual modern take on Victorian flower carpets, gets even HOTTER this summer with eight beds of bigger, bolder, brighter, and more beautiful flowers! Spread over more than a quarter acre of open garden, the large paisley-shaped floral “islands” contain more than 10,000 plants with heights ranging from 8 inches to 8 feet. Exuberant Blooms is sponsored by The Powder Mill Foundation and Ball Horticultural Company.
Through Monday, September 30, 2024
Free with general admission
This exhibition features a spectacular display of dinosaurs, including Triceratops, Pteranodon, and Velociraptor, all made from natural materials like bark, leaves, and twigs. As one of the largest outdoor model train displays in the United States with more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, the Garden Railway will delight and amaze visitors of all ages. Get more information at morrisarboretum.org.
Friday, September 6, 2024 | 11 am
Meet at the Paleontologist’s Cottage
Free with general admission
Fossils are how we learn about dinosaurs and plants! Join us to learn about Pennsylvania’s state fossil—the trilobite! For visitors of all ages. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 128.
Evening Wine, Cheese, and Trees
Wednesday, September 11 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Members: $40, non-members: $45
Join us for an after-hours wander into the treetops and through the garden at your leisure. Explore the treetops at Out On a Limb, enjoy the Fernery after hours, and discover the Rose and Ellipse gardens. Each site will feature staff-favorite wines and cheese plates to enjoy as you wander and experience these remarkable locations. Instrumental guitar by local musician Raji Malik will add to the treetop experience. Sites will be open from 5:30 – 7:30 pm and guests can arrive when it is convenient for them. Last arrival should be no later than 6:30 pm to allow time to visit each site.
Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs Tour
Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 11 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Join an experienced garden educator on this exciting new tour to explore living examples of trees and plants that were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Conifers, cycads, gingkoes, ferns, mosses, and flowering plants thrived during the Age of the Dinosaurs. For more information, call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 10:30 am
Meet at the Outdoor Classroom
Free with general admission
This month we’re reading Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak. In this story, we join a young person as they explore their community through the changing seasons. Then, we’ll make a 3D Tree capturing the changes of the four seasons. For ages kindergarten and up. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 193.
Corn Moon Craft
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 11 am to 1 pm
Meet at Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Come celebrate the September full moon, known as the Corn Moon, with a corn paper weaving craft and popcorn table! We’ll also share fun facts about the history of corn, and some recipes! For more information, call 215.247.5777 ext. 283.
Oaks of the Mid-Atlantic Tour
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 11:00 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Free with general admission
Join an experienced garden educator in discovering and identifying the Mid-Atlantic oaks around us and in the Morris’s extensive collection. Every region of our planet where oaks are present has a unique profile of oaks that populate that area. Learn how to differentiate our local oaks, including the bur oak, white oak, red oak, black oak, and chestnut oak. Explore the acorn variety of different trees and enjoy the glorious colors of autumn. As the environmentalist and author Doug Tallamy has said, the majestic oak trees are critical to our planet because they provide more food and habitat for our native wildlife than any other tree by far. For more information, call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Autumn Equinox Social
Sunday, September 29, 2024 | 6 – 8 pm
$20 members, $25 non-members
Meet on the lawn next to Welcome Center
Say goodbye to a summer and hello to autumn with a fun, festive, adults-only party in our gardens! Take a tour of our champion trees with one of our wonderful educators, bop along to the coolest hits being spun by a local Philly DJ and taste the flavors of fall as you enjoy hard cider served by Hale & True (and imbibe other drinks provided by the Morris as well!). This is a great chance to celebrate the changing of the seasons with like-minded folks. Tickets are going fast. Register today! Call 215.247.5777 ext. 283 for more information!
Wellness Walks
Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center, weather permitting
Free with general admission
Led by an experienced volunteer guide, these brisk walks stick to the paved paths and get your heart rate up. Sponsored in part by Independence Blue Cross. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
Garden Highlights Tour
Weekdays 10:30 am | Weekends 1 pm
Meet at Welcome Center, weather permitting
Free with general admission
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. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext. 157.
For more information, contact Mellany Armstrong at mellanya@upenn.edu or call 215.247.5777 x 135, cell 610.329.4022.
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens is one of more than 30 Philadelphia gardens in America’s Garden Capital. This 92-acre horticultural display garden features a spectacular collection of mature trees in a beautiful and colorful landscape. The Morris Arboretum & Gardens offers educational programs for many audiences ranging from youth to professional and is a leader in botanical and horticultural research. Selected by Philadelphia Magazine as a 2023 Best of Philly winner!
100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 / 215.247.5777 / info@morrisarboretum.org
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Mellany Armstrong (She/Her)
Communications Coordinator
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215.247.5777 ext. 135 (office)
610.329.4022 (cell)