Walks

M. Victor and Frances Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden in autumn.

A Walk Through Time, Part 1

Walk with Landscape Architect Rosetta S. Elkin and Arboretum Archivist Lisa E. Pearson.

20 Mins

An easy walk with several hills, accessible for mobility impaired visitors

.25 Miles
A Walk Through Time, Part 2

Walk with Landscape Architect Rosetta S. Elkin and Arboretum Archivist Lisa E. Pearson.

30 Mins

An easy walk with a hill, accessible for mobility impaired visitors.

.25 Miles
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.

40 Mins

Easy

0.5 Miles
Explorers Garden Tour

This quarter-mile tour through the Explorers Garden features stories from the Arboretum’s century and a half of collecting plants around the world. If you’re at the Arboretum, click here to take a version of this tour with Expeditions, our mobile web app.

45 Mins

Easy

.25 Miles
Keeper’s Tour

Take a virtual walk with Michael Dosmann, the Keeper of the Arboretum’s living collections. Take this tour online or use the page for self-guided exploration while visiting the Arboretum in person.

90 Mins

Medium

1.5 Miles
Director’s Tour

Experience the Arnold Arboretum’s world-class living collections from Director Ned Friedman’s perspective. Take this tour online or use the page for self-guided exploration while visiting the Arboretum in person.

120 Mins

Medium

2.5 Miles

Walks

A Walk Through Time, Part 1

A Walk Through Time, Part 2

Introductory Tour

Explorers Garden Tour

Keeper’s Tour

Director’s Tour

Rooted in history.

Free and open every day.

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