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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

When
Visit on your scheduleGrounds open daily sunrise to sunset; Visitor Center 10 am-4 pm daily
Where
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130-3500Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
Always FreePaved roads through the collections; accessible parking on Arborway near the Arborway Gate; see the Arboretum's accessibility page.
Organizer
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Harvard University's public tree collection and landscape at 125 Arborway in Boston. The landscape is free and open every day from sunrise to sunset; the Visitor Center is open 10 am-4 pm daily. Self-guided family activities include seasonal scavenger hunts available at the Visitor Center or as printable PDFs, a wildlife search for warmer weather, online 'Wonder Spots' story maps, and Little Explorers, a winter reading and discovery program for kids ages 3-5 and their grownups. Public programs such as tours, walks and drop-in family events are free. Accessibility details and the dog policy are on separate visitor pages.

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Paved roads through the collections; accessible parking on Arborway near the Arborway Gate; see the Arboretum's accessibility page.

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