The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

Group Tours

We welcome tour groups of all ages and interest levels. Our tour programs focus on the special features of the Morris Arboretum, while integrating themes adapted to each group.

We offer a General Tour of the Arboretum to both adult and children's groups, and a number of special interest tours are described below.

Please note the following special information:

• Tour dates must be reserved at least three weeks in advance.
• Each tour presentation lasts approximately one hour.

For more information and to schedule a visit, call the Education Department at (215) 247-5777 ext. 157. Click on the links below to read about each tour. To learn more about curriculum-based and special event tours for schoolchildren, click here.

TOUR NAME	TIME	AGE GROUP	TYPE
Winter Walk	winter	all ages	general
Wellness Walk	various	all ages	general
Big Trees	various	all ages	general
Fernery	various	middle school-adult	general
Sculpture	various	high school-adult	general
Wildlife	various	all ages	general
Japanese Highlights of the Garden	various	all ages	general

General Tours

Winter Walk
winter
all ages

Focus on the variety of bark and tree shapes, hollies or other berry-bearing shrubs, and the wider vistas at the Arboretum in winter.

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Wellness Walks as a Guided Exercise
all ages

The Arboretum's Wellness Walks encourage visitors to step outside and get some exercise in a beautiful environment. Paths are paved and there is always something new to look at in every season. An Arboretum guide will lead participants along paved paths throughout the Arboretum. The lentgh of the walk can be geared toward the group with a minimum of one mile.

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Big Trees
all ages

The Arboretum is over 100 years old, so many trees in our living collection are recognized as significant examples of their species.

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Fernery
middle school - adult

A fine example of the Victorians' interest in collecting and displaying ferns. A small class could examine the diversity of ferns in this collection. Read more about the Fernery.

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Sculpture at the Arboretum
high school - adult

A stroll around the Arboretum, focusing on the variety of sculptural presentations on display. Learn about the artist's backgrounds, and discuss what each piece contributes to the landscape. The length of time and areas covered can be adjusted for each group. Read more about the Arboretum's sculpture collection.

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Wildlife at the Arboretum
all ages

The Wildlife Tour focuses on the interdependence of animal and plant life at the Arboretum. Participants look for signs of wildlife activity throughout the garden.

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Japanese Highlights of the Garden
middle school to adult

Examine the Japanese design influences in several areas of the Arboretum. Long and short tours are available depending on time constraints.

Winter Walk

Wellness Walk

Fernery

Big Trees

Sculpture

Wildlife

Japanese Highlights of the Garden

100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 · 215-247-5777 · info@morrisarboretum.org