Is the Arnold Arboretum free?

Is the Arnold Arboretum free?

Welcome to the Arnold Arboretum. Our 281-acre landscape featuring over 15,000 accessioned plants is open daily and free for all to explore.

Can you drive through Arnold Arboretum?

The grounds are closed to vehicular traffic. All paved roads of the Arnold Arboretum are accessible to strollers and wheelchairs.

Where is entrance to Arnold Arboretum?

Take first left onto Allandale Road. At the end of Allandale Road, turn left onto Centre Street. At the next rotary, bear right onto Route 203 east. The Arboretum’s main entrance is about 50 yards past the rotary, on the right.

What’s blooming at Arnold Arboretum?

You’ll find the best cherry, lilac, rose, azalea, and rhododendron blossoms at the Arnold Arboretum, tucked away in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood. The living museum and research center for Harvard University is free of charge for all visitors.

Does Arnold Arboretum have bathrooms?

Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available at the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway, open noon–4pm, Friday through Monday. Wheelchair-accessible portable restrooms are located near the Arborway Gate and at the base of Peters Hill (on the main loop near the Peters Hill Gate).

Who is Arnold Arboretum named after?

One of its graduates was Charles Eliot, son of Harvard President Charles Eliot, who was later employed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The next important personage in Arboretum history was James Arnold (1781-1868).

Can you run at the arboretum?

Countless runners take advantage of the nine miles of scenic paved roads that wind through the West and East Side, creating a beautiful running course. The most common run loops are the outer 4.5-mile loop on the East Side and the 2.9-mile loop around the outer West Side.

Can you bike in the arboretum?

Whether you’re a novice or experienced mountain biker, The North Carolina Arboretum’s diverse landscapes and trails offer miles and miles of biking routes. Parking and trail entry points can be found at the Arboretum’s recreational parking area near the front entrance and at the Production Greenhouse.

Are lilacs still in bloom at Arnold Arboretum?

We’ll be celebrating 150 years of Arboretum history and 112 Lilac Sundays. Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned collection of over 400 lilacs from around the world and enjoy tours with Arboretum experts, hands-on children’s activities, and more….Lilac Sunday at Arnold Arboretum 2022.