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Explore the Arboretum's living collections of temperate woody plants, learn about botany and conservation, and enjoy events and virtual walks. See lilacs, rosaldales, and other spring blooms at the Arnold Arboretum.
- Plan a Visit
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. 125 Arborway...
- Arnoldia
For more than 110 years, Arnoldia magazine has been...
- Events
Arboretum docent, Bill Beizer, will identify the elements of...
- About Us
A 281-acre preserve in the heart of Boston, the Arnold...
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The Arnold Arboretum relies on the strength of a dedicated...
- Our History
The Arnold Arboretum occupies 281 acres of land in the...
- Our Connection to Harvard University
Reporting directly to the Provost of Harvard University, the...
- Introductory Tour
Introductory Tour. This half-mile Introductory Tour features...
- Plan a Visit
Learn how to access and enjoy the 281-acre landscape of the Arnold Arboretum, featuring over 15,000 plants. Find directions, parking, hours, admissions, visitor guidelines, and family activities.
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a botanical research institution and free public park, located in the Jamaica Plain and Roslindale neighborhoods of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1872, it is the oldest public arboretum in North America.
Learn about the Arnold Arboretum, a 281-acre living museum of temperate woody plants in Boston. Explore its collections, research, education, and history.
Learn about the origins, development, and achievements of the Arnold Arboretum, a Harvard-owned institution that is part of the Emerald Necklace park system in Boston. Explore its diverse and well-documented living collections of woody plants, its herbarium, library, and archives, and its role in botanical and horticultural exploration.
Reporting directly to the Provost of Harvard University, the Arnold Arboretum has served as an academic center for the study of plant biology, evolution, ecology, and horticulture for over a century. Today, the Arboretum shares its living museum collections and landscape with educators and students from around the world.
Introductory Tour. This half-mile Introductory Tour features stories about the Arboretum’s history, mission, and research endeavors. If you’re at the Arboretum, click here to take a version of this tour with Expeditions, our mobile web app. We suggest starting from the Arborway Gate. 40 mins. Easy. 0.5 miles. 1. Cultivar of Red Maple.