It’s a Pollinator Paradise at Morris Arboretum & Gardens!
See our new exhibitions, including Garden Railway: World Pollinators
Philadelphia, PA— Morris Arboretum & Gardens becomes a paradise for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in its newest exhibition, Bees, Butterflies, & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise, running May 23 through September 30, 2025. Learn more at morrisarboretum.org.
Memorial Day Weekend sees the opening of Garden Railway: World Pollinators, featuring a display of pollinators from around the world—including insects and animals—made from natural materials such as bark, leaves, twigs, mosses and acorns, set among charming miniature trains weaving through a landscape teeming with flowers and buzzing with life. Nearby, the Hummingbird Hut offers a chance to get a close-up view of these tiny, iridescent birds as they flit from bloom to bloom, showcasing their delicate grace.
On June 14-15, we celebrate the next 100 years of our Rose Garden with a special Rose Garden Celebration Weekend that focuses on the spectacular beauty of these beloved flowers.
Beginning June 28, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in two new lush meadows planted especially for this exhibition, Morris Pop-Up Meadows. Giant pollinator-inspired art adds a creative touch, with artists presenting works that capture the essence and importance of pollinators in our ecosystem.
And in July, returning floral display Exuberant Blooms bursts with a riot of colors and fragrances, celebrating the variety and splendor of flowering plants.
Throughout the entire season, visitors can enjoy a variety of fun events, from interactive workshops to engaging programs to specialty guided tours, making this exhibition a delightful and eye-opening experience for all ages.
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ENJOY EXCITING EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2025
Except where noted*, all events are free with general admission.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens hours
Weekdays 10 am – 5 pm | Weekends 9 am – 5 pm; last entry every day is 4 pm.
Members: Free
Adults: $22.00
Seniors (65+ years): $20.00
Youth (3-17 years): $12.00
Buy your general admission tickets online for $2 off!
MAY
- Garden Railway: World Pollinators opens Friday, May 23
- Hummingbird Hut opens Friday, May 23
- Bubbles! Tuesdays, 11 am
JUNE
- Moonlight & Roses* gala, Friday, June 6, 6 pm
- Pollinator Friday: Butterfly Celebration, Friday, June 6, 11 am
- Rose Garden Celebration Weekend, Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15
- Bubbles! Tuesdays, 11 am
- Morris Pop-Up Meadows, Saturday, June 28, 11 am
- Butterfly Display Opening Weekend, Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29
JULY
- Exuberant Blooms opening, Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20
- Pollinator Friday: Learning About Moths, Friday, June 11, 11 am
- Bubbles! Tuesdays, 11 am
AUGUST
- Pollinator Friday: Un-Bee-lievable Pollinators, Friday, August 1, 11 am
- Community Weekend, Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3
- Bubbles! Tuesdays, 11 am
ALSO COMING THIS SUMMER…
Hot colors dominate our annual display Exuberant Blooms, with a variety of annual and tropical plants showing off vibrant oranges, pinks, reds, and purples. Visitors can almost steep themselves in flora—spread over more than a quarter acre of open garden, the large paisley-shaped floral beds contain more than 8,000 plants with heights ranging from a foot tall to over 10 feet.
For more information about any of these events, email Mellany Armstrong, Communications Coordinator, at mellanya@upenn.edu or call 610.329.4022 (cell).
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 offers educational programs for many audiences ranging from youth to professional and is a leader in botanical and horticultural research.
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
215.247.5777 ext. 135 (office)
610.329.4022 (cell)