Did not expect what I found coming to Morris Arboretum. I was very impressed by the selection and the beauty of it all. The living sculpture was pretty awesome!! I really hate that absolutely hideous tent they attached to that beautiful house! Whose idea was that?!?!?! I wish I had more time, and more of the buildings were open. Will defiantly be back!!!

Beautiful and well maintained grounds to explore and have a picnic. The rose gardens is a must-see attraction. The only detractor for me is a lack of an indoor attraction that many other mid to high end arboretum have on their grounds. Winter visits would be more worthwhile if they had such an attraction.

Now about this place. For one its is truly a beautiful garden. A family place for kids to learn and see a different view of a hike and pathways through a beautiful garden. Also have a big hand made bird nest children, can run around through a high bridge and can see garden areas from bridge. That was fun. Just not a big big person myself so please come prepared with insects protection. They town me and my son legs up.... But over all a different view not saw daily. Definitely a awesome place for romantic long walks, with that special someone.

What a fantastic place. This is my first time coming to the Arboretum and it was well worth the trip. A great place for anyone who loves outdoor activities. Plenty to see and explore with information on every plant species they have along with details on how they got the plant. Amazingly well kept and a friendly staff greet you up front. Absolutely worth the the $20 for the entire place.

Limited admission during the pandemic made for an uncrowded Sunday afternoon. Guests (& staff) adhered to wearing masks even in open spaces so I felt safe visiting. Most paths/areas are shady so its a nice way to spend even a hot afternoon.

Such a beautiful place. Well laid out, easy paths, with new gems around each bend. Highly recommended.

The Morris Arboretum was lovely as usual. They had a tent sale and we were able to get lots of nice little things for our grandchildren and ourselves. It was also member plant giveaway day so we were able to make a nice choice to add to our garden at home. Masks are required. There were stations for hand sanitizer. Everyone was social distancing and it was a beautiful morning to visit. Cant wait for the scarecrow contest!

The rose garden is wonderful with many varieties of roses, herbs and other plantings. The wetlands are also wonderful and natural. And the trees....!!

Beautiful relaxing place. The trails are clean & there is something to look at everywhere you look. Some of the trees are so unique in shape & very old. They had a scarecrow walk while I was there & it was cute. Looking forward to going again.

The kids love this place. every year when we study trees we come the scenery is breathe taking

Autumn is one of the best times of year to get out and wander the paths and learn about the generous history of the Morris family and their gift to our region.

A beautiful place with amazing scenery! Well worth a visit and I would definitely recommend as a wedding venue! They keep it very interesting with different pockets to the arboretum. Rose gardens and toy trains rolling through trees. Sculptures and season themed décor. Check it out.

Its gorgeous here! You can stroll around and take in all the beautiful views or even attend or host an event there!

We had our first visit to Morris Arboretum just two weeks ago and it was BEAUTIFUL!! My kids were excited to be outside and enjoying the sunshine in spite of COVID. We brought a blanket and a basket of goodies and had a lovely lunch in the lawn. Weve definitely got to go again.

I visited the Morris Arboretum when my parents were in town as a fun, family-friendly activity. The arboretum is difficult to get to without a car, which is why I hadn’t been there before. We went a little early in the season to see much in bloom and didn’t get to explore as much of it as a I would have liked due to my mom’s mobility issues, but what we did see was lovely. The history of the arboretum is very interesting and so hope to go back eventually to see the parts of the grounds so didn’t make it to on my first trip.

Excellent arboretum, managed by University of Pennsylvania. The trees and plants are being built in the landscape. They are well marked by common and scientific names, making it a pleasure to walk around and learn about plants. The ground is well kept. The staff is helpful.The out on the limbs exhibit is popular with young children and adults alike.Family can spend 3 or 4 hours to explore. A place to spend with children on a nice day...

We just had our wedding here 10/16/20 and it was stunning. The gardens were so lovely, the staff was so easy to work with. Highly recommend if youre thinking about a garden wedding!

I proposed to my wife here a few years ago and we absolutely loved it! The swans were beautiful and the scenery was great! Definitely recommend!

Kind of pointless having a membership at this point. Every weekend is booked up days in advance. If youre a busy, working family that doesnt have the luxury of planning in advance, youre screwed. We havent been able to go in months, even when we try to book a few days ahead of schedule. Weve been members for years, but it really doesnt make sense anymore.

An amazing place. We were there for a wedding and loved what we did see. Planning on going back in the spring to explore more.

Straddling the Philadelphia city line you could easily mistake this place for the English country side. Numerous trails wind through a landscaped series of gardens from formal to eclectic. Modern art pops up all over the place to keep you guessing. A tree top walkway complete with nets you can lay in tops off this amazing hidden gem. Summer 2020 the restaurant / cafe is closed but there are vending machines & restrooms.

I definitely loved Morris Arboretum! First of all, I love flowers and trees and springtime is my favorite. I went in early April and very much enjoyed the tulips and daffodils and especially the cherry trees! The log cabin was also a favorite as well as the redwoods. I would definitely return soon to see late spring plants and flowers. Well maintained, and really relaxing. And last but not least, I absolutely loved all the small paths and Japanese garden!

It is absolutely beautiful place in any season. Best part is one can let the kids run around without worrying them to get lost. I would suggest a visit on a sunny afternoon. It was quite pleasant and I recommend it.

We had a great time here today! Very well maintained and so much to see! Whoever is in charge of the plants is amazing !!

Beautiful grounds with interesting displays. The willows are spectacular.

Beautiful and lovingly maintained. Lots of different fun areas to explore. Kids especially liked the Tree Top and parents liked the many fountains. Friendly staff.

We love taking our daughter here to see the beautiful landscape, flowers, the trains, and swans!

This is the most beautiful place this side of the world. Its beautiful all year round. Im in awe of something different every time I visit. Im having my 50th birthday party here and I cant think of a more special place to celebrate my new beginning.

A lovely way to spend the afternoon. Bring a picnic basket.

Flowers were in bloom. Beautifully laid out gardens. A truly beautiful experience.

I love walking through Morris Arboretum. It is a beautifully landscaped space with lovely gardens and spaces for just sitting and enjoying the grounds. The only downside is the price tag. However, the arboretum often offers discounted admission during the winter months after the holidays, and if you walk or bike in, the admission is half price.

It was so beautiful absolutely loved it. It is very relaxing and would be a great place to study. I would recommend

My daughters school took a field trip here today and it was beyond awesome for the kids. We had a great time making our way around the gardens and running them up and down the hill by the ha ha wall was really nice! Its so beautiful this time of year and very enjoyable with or without children. As we were leaving my daughter was asking when were coming back. Loved it!

Visited the holiday garden railway nights back in December. It was amazing. Only downside is that it’s hard to get here through public transport. And walking from the main gate to the top of the hill in pitch dark with no street lights is a little tough.

We love this place. So beautiful at any time of the year. Everytime I go I discover something I had not seen before. We really enjoyed the holiday rail garden. So amazing. We look forward to our next visit.

Beautiful and relaxing, and much less crowded than Longwood. Theres a lot to explore here, with many exotic species of plants and trees. Highly recommend the Hidden Gems tour. Pack a picnic and spend the whole day here; there is also a cafe and small gift shop onsite. The treetop experience and model train area are truly unique. Not as immaculately landscaped or maintained as Longwood Gardens, but definitely beautiful and worth a trip!

The Morris Arboretum is absolutely beautiful. I would be more than happy to get lost in there! The Rose Garden specifically has some breath-taking views - I definitely suggest bringing along a camera to capture your visit. Visiting in the summer isnt too bad at all - the trees offer great cover so you can get a break from the sun if you need to. Definitely worth a trip!

The staff was wonderful! The grounds are gorgeous! Can not wait to come back!

Lush, verdant and peaceful. Beautiful, well maintained gardens and grounds. The Garden Railway is a particular draw for children as is the Out On a Limb tree canopy walk and scavenger hunt (ask in the visitor center). We found the grounds to be well attended yet not crowded at all. Ample parking. Worth a visit on your next trip to Philadelphia.

Absolutely beautiful grounds and the staff is great! Plenty of parking and a few wheelchairs available.

Beautiful gardens. Its a very peaceful and enjoyable walk through the gardens and in the wooded areas

If youre looking for a beautiful venue, look no further. Morris Arboretum weddings are gorgeous with a plethora of florals and plant life, its like a photographers dream! Staff on site was so kind and accommodating getting my couple and I anywhere throughout the grounds while simultaneously keeping us dry from the rain.

A wonderful and beautiful place to spend a day with friends and family, with stunning views, animals, birds, and deer.I thank the on-site staff, who was well received, and welcoming .

Beautiful, peaceful, clean, well taking care of land.We will be back!!!!

Lovely gardens, I dont really see why the fernery is closed to public during Covid, you could at least not rope off the whole outside so you can try to see in.

We came from ny to visit this place and we dont regret at all, from the entrance nice and polite lady welcomed us, it was really good experience very beautiful place. thank you to the workers there for taking care of the place and keeping that place nice and clean.

Great, historical arboretum. Not too overwhelming. Things for kids to do.

This is just a generally nice place to visit and either learn or simply get in touch with nature. They have several events throughout the year for all ages. Spring and summer are the best times since that is when the trees are full of leaves, but all times have their charm.

This is a truly wonderful place. Very good energy there. One of my favorite places in Philly.

A beautiful retreat. Flowers, sculptures, peaceful walks. But also fun for kids of all ages! Great to learn about nature, very educational. On one walk we saw two rabbits, a woodchuck, chipmunks, not to mention numerous birds and butterflies! The model train is great to watch as well. Fantastic place to go for photos -if you want to get a professional photo session done, you are going to get some amazing shots here!

This place is gorgeous. If you love nature then this is a good place to go. Also, great photos were taken here.The staff is always nice and they actually offered us a student discount even tho not everyone in the group had a student ID.The only thing I found complicated was getting there. You need to take the subway from downtown Philly and then a bus.

This is one of the best places around Plymouth. I recently discovered it after staying in this area for so long. I loved it for its calmness and scenic beauty. Its a great place to be with nature. Kids loved the toy train.

Beautiful place to bring your family. Loved Patrick Daughertys sculpture.

I had a great experience at Morris Arboretum. I was there for 3 days for a tree climbing class. The class was awesome. I learned a lot. The campus that I did see was beautiful.

Beautiful. Rain or shine. Just go and enjoy this beautiful treasure.

Its lovely. A great place to go during covid, its private and the social distancing.. is a given

One of my favorite places. Gorgeous setting. Ive taken classes from science to tree climbing. Even after 20 years climbing as an arborist I picked up new skills. Ive spent half days just strolling along admiring trees and flowers. A family member had an amazing wedding there and we had the place to ourselves. The trees are all tagged for general knowledge. The fernery is awesome and really neat experience in the winter. I like the elevation changes through out the park. Makes for a gentle work out.I sometimes mix a hike on Forbidden Drive and the Morris arboretum. Theres some breakfast shops and restaurants near by. Great day for getting your flora on. A wholesome experience.

Pristine, quiet and relaxing place to go on a beautiful day. We came for the train exhibit (seasonal), but left full of joyful experiences and a great hike. The Garden Railway exhibit is rather small, but still very much worth it. Youll be taken aback by the whimsical models of classic Philadelphia/Pennsylvania architecture, or the elaborate and beautiful bridges, rivers, tunnels and winding tracks with lots of cool engines and train cars, but one thing is for sure - you and your little ones will not forget this so soon.Dont stop there - go see the log cabin, treetop walkway with a human-size bird nest, the sculpture garden, the only free-standing fernarium in the country, and the beautiful rose garden that doesnt just feature roses!After this trip, youll be hungry, so stop by The Persian Grille, or Ye Olde Ale House nearby.And come back in every season - this is a garden after all, so its beautiful in every light, cover and temperature.

Beautiful fall colored leaves and wonderful gardens.

Nice place. Beautiful gardens and trees

So pretty and so much to see! Be sure to wear comfy shoes its a huge space we walked a couple of miles.

Great place for a romantic afternoon outdoors.

Really nice place with great collection of trees and other plants. Really nice during blooming season, but also great in Fall. Really relaxing experience that I plan to visit more. Clean and beautiful, looks like people spend a lot of effort caring about this place.

Love it, love it! Close by, always changing and something for everyone. Trees are incredible and the wooden train world of Philadelphia is amazing for all ages. Be sure to take the family to the holiday display!

Beautiful flowers, cool sculptures, mostly paved walkways. I had a great time

This is a great place to spend time outdoors and explore. They have a wide variety of trees you dont see in the area (redwoods, katsura). We were too early to see the azaleas in bloom, but there were other flowering trees in bloom.

Beautiful cherry blossoms and several events during specifically Sun/Sat. Taiko drumming was enjoyable and a tea ceremony demonstration were available. Two tours were also available for the specific trees.

Such a beautiful oasis We get a membership. You can spend a day and just relax. They also offer classes, host events and have special event days. Theres a cafe with organic food and a gift shop. It really is a jewel. You should visit!

3 stars are for value/price ratio. If the ticket was $10, then I would give it 4 stars. The grounds are nice, though not spectacular. You can cover most of it in 2-3 hours. A few trees are interesting. Visitor center was crowded as was the main parking. If you have a day to spare, I would recommend spending a bit more and go to Longwood Gardens. Morris Arboretum is a nice place, but for $19 entry fees, underwhelming.

I went with my daughter and grandkids and we had a amazing time it is beautiful there. Great exercise.

So beautiful! Pack a lunch and stay all day! Wheelchair/stroller friendly, great for kids.

Beautiful gardens, Ive been going since I was young and they always find a way to keep it exciting and fresh each visit. I highly recommend

Serene oasis in a busy city. We attended a lovely wedding and reception.

Certainly a beautiful place, immaculately maintained by Penn. The only unfortunate thing, in my opinion, is a shortage of identifying signage. The trees themselves are glorious, and varied, and I would so like to have learned more about them!

Fun visit for all ages! Clean environment! It looks like so much work was done to put the railroad together. Wonderful experience!

Lots of Japanese maples. Shade was WONDERFUL... 89°

This place was BEAUTIFUL!!! I had no idea something so great was so close.

Beautiful place to visit. This is a place for all ages. Its a easy walk and has a lovely collection on trees, plants and flowers.

Amazing place, beautiful scenery and a very nice walking place

Such a beautiful place to visit. There is so much for kids and adults to do. Highly recommend.

Beautiful gardens and grounds... great place for the kids. We saw a lot of wild life like chipmunks, bunnies and birds. The kids scavenger hunt was great fun!

It s a wonderful place to spend with a family. The kids will be fascinated by the swan lake, magnificent trees and beautiful flowers.

A beautiful and serene place to visit year round but particularly in the spring, summer and fall!

Great place we bring the family, take a walk and spend good time nice place.

The Arboretum is always beautiful, Ive been going there since I was a kid and my family and I always find something new. Well-paved paths mixed with nature trails make for a great mix! Definitely worth the admission or membership price.

Truly an amazing oasis of nature in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Its like a smaller Longwood gardens, but what it gives up in size it makes up for with the rose garden, swan pond, log cabin by a brook, tree walk, and model train exhibit. The family had a great time and well definitely be back.

Beautiful walk. Very few people there but masks required. A little expensive but inspiring for gardeners and flower lovers.

Beautiful and so many things to see. The tree canopy is very cool. Cant wait to go back and explore more. The gift store has so many great items.

Not fully in bloom at this time but overall great experience. Fun to explore.

My husband suprised me with a small drive and walk and this is where we ended up

Beautiful as always and the Scarecrows were fantastic.

The train garden is beautiful. The little replica houses are whimsical and clever. Lots to see and explore. The fernery is stunning and so calming. I could spend hours in there. Cant wait to go back in the spring.

This is a lovely place. I love the trees, flowers, rolling hill and sculptures. Remember water sunscreen and a bandaid if your kids are adventurous. Be sure to check out the treehouse, fernary and rose garden.

Beautiful gardens, displays, walking trails and train display for the holidays. Great ideas and ways to educate children and inspire them to learn about nature!

First discovered this Philly hidden gem by borrowing a free visitor pass from my public library. Great fall color tour location, but theres so much to enjoy year-round for all ages. Theres a treehouse, a living sculpture perfect for hide & seek, toy trains running, and a scarecrow contest in the fall. On our last visit, we made it up to the Zen garden and down to the sauna-like fernery . We stumbled upon a sculpture garden with frogs and nymphs half-buried in the grasses. If you have more time, theres a footpath that overlooks the Wissahickon Creek. Note that dogs are not allowed and food options are limited outside of summer peak hours.

We visited with young children, and it was magical. An elevated boardwalk in the canopy of mature hardwoods, an impossible woven willow sculpture to explore, a summer fernery, and beautiful stone walks lined with old trees made this an arboretum to remember. The large grounds hold many other features... Too many to list!

Really pleasant surprise. Went specifically to see garden railway, which is awesome, but also walked grounds. Filled with all types of sculptures, tree house, and lovely walkways. Need to return in spring/summer to get full floral and tree effect.

Absolutely beautiful place. I’ve been going here for many years and I just started volunteering to help digitize the documents they have from the original owners of the land and the mansion that used to be there. As well as displaying quite the impressive Arboretum there is also a part across the street that, one Sunday a month, they do tours of the Springfield mill house Which is part of the original property they were able to restore. As well as a facility over there that is doing research for plants.

So much to see... beautiful place to visit. Clean, quite...hard to believe its so close to Philadelphia and Plymouth Meeting. Highly recommend!

This is a perfect place to have a picnic or a lazy day walking around. Check out the fernery and have a walk around the log cabin and the railway park. Make sure you carry water and a hat for a sunny day. There is a Cafe but its not always open. Also, free entry with a penncard.