Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Why Visit

On certain summer evenings, bring a blanket and a picnic, pick a lush spot on the lawn and enjoy soothing live jazz.

Endless nature-inspired recreational activities abound at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens in Chestnut Hill.

Watch for birds soaring amidst the elegant beauty of the 19th-century grounds, complete with a formal rose garden, majestic old trees and unusual plants from North America, Asia, Africa and Europe.

A treasured site for horticulturists and art appreciators, the attraction includes an excellent collection of outdoor sculptures, including work by such well-known artists as George Rickey, Madeleine Butcher, George Sugarman and Linda Cunningham. Kids love the garden railway, which trundles through a miniature landscape, and the hidden tunnel underneath the Mercury loggia. On certain summer evenings, adults can bring a blanket and a picnic, pick a lush spot on the lawn and enjoy a soothing evening of live jazz.

Take a stroll through the classical English landscape structures and sculpture gardens at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. — Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia

Must-See

Morris Arboretum & Garden’s soaring Tree Adventure gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the forest on a 450-foot-long canopy walk more than 50 feet above ground level.

Cross a swaying suspension bridge, climb on the rope net high up in the trees and take a break in the larger-than-life bird’s nest as you experience the beauty of the treetops.

Events & More

Don’t miss the Mother’s Day weekend plant sale featuring rare plants, scarecrow making and apple carving in the fall; and the Garden Railway’s model trains that make their way through a miniature landscape made from natural plant materials, from April to October and during the Christmas season.

The Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. — Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia