Caring for nature, enriching life...
The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) is 720 combined acres of gardens, trails, woods, and prairie. The Gardens are located at 1800 N. Dixboro Road. The Arboretum is located at 1610 Washington Heights. MBGNA is owned by the University of Michigan. Its mission is to promote environmental enjoyment, stewardship, and sustainability through education, research, and interaction with the natural world.
Free admission to Matthaei and Nichols. Both properties open daily. Trails at Matthaei Botanical Gardens open daily sunrise to sunset; display gardens, gift shop, and conservatory 10 am - 4:30 pm; summer hours (mid-May through Labor Day): display gardens, gift shop, and conservatory open 10 am-8 pm daily. Nichols Arboretum open daily sunrise to sunset.
Two surface parking lots at Matthaei Botanical Garden; $1.40 per hour parking (maximum $5.00 per day). Pay at central kiosk with cash or credit card. Members park for free.
Metered street parking available on a limited basis at Nichols Arboretum. Also free University of Michigan lots on Washington Hts. after 5 pm weekdays and all day Sat. & Sun.
