The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is 1200 acres of gardens, tree collections and more!
Admission: Adults $15 for ages 15 and over, kids under 15 are always Free, open 363 days a year, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for winter months. The Arboretum is part of the University of Minnesota; it features more than 1200 acres of magnificent gardens, model landscapes and natural areas-from woodlands and wetlands to prairie-with extensive collections of northern-hardy plants. Tour the Arboretum on 12.5 miles of garden paths and hiking trails. Walk the close gardens and bike, walk or drive Three-Mile Drive to see more gardens and collections. Options for all ages, from our play yard for kids to two art galleries and a world-class sculpture garden. The Arboretum is a 501 3 C non-profit that relies on the contributions of donors and volunteers.
The mission of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, as part of the University of Minnesota, is to provide a community and a national resource for horticultural and environmental information, research and public education; to develop and evaluate plants and horticultural practices for cold climates; and to inspire and delight all visitors with quality plants in well designed and maintained displays, collections, model landscapes, and conservation areas.
Education
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Gardens and Collections
Andersen Horticultural Library