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Parking is free and available in various lots throughout the grounds. Service dogs are welcome at the Arboretum. See what's in bloom with Garden Highlights. You can also locate a specific plant with our …

Founded in 1958, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre public garden in Chaska, Minnesota, that attracts nearly 700,000 visitors per year.

The Arboretum is open 363 days per year; closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Arboretum also closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Give the gift of the Arboretum this holiday season! The perfect holiday gift for nature lovers, gardeners and lifelong learners — a membership provides access to more than 1,200 acres of gardens, natural …

Covering 600-plus acres, the Arboretum's naturalized areas contain a range of diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can access the natural areas of the Arboretum including the Bog at Green Heron Pond and …

This immersive display showcases the beauty, resilience and year-round value of trees — cornerstones of the Arboretum’s mission and Minnesota’s landscapes.

Nov 12, 2025 · Pressed, Painted, Preserved: The Art and Science of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Plant Collections The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is …

Our accessible map PDF indicates areas in our main display gardens at the Arboretum that are accessible both for wheelchairs as well as for guests who prefer not to use steps or traverse steep …

Explore the Arboretum in a variety of ways! Lace-up your shoes for walking tour (s) or opt for the Tram, Bee-Line Shuttle or Three-Mile Drive which are open seasonally.