Tickets

Donor-level members with Friend, Supporting, Sustaining or Associate memberships can access the Arboretum using the EZ Pass Lane to the left of the gatehouse. Simply scan your current donor-level membership card to enter the Arboretum anytime the grounds are open. Learn more about Arboretum membership levels.

EZ Pass Lane update as of July 2023
Beginning on July 24, the EZ Pass lane entrance will close at 7 p.m. to help our staff better manage end-of-day visitors. At 7 p.m. all visitors should enter through the main gate lane. The Arboretum closes at 8 p.m. so please exit by that time unless you are attending a special event.

Members must register online and sign in to receive tickets at the member price. Check out our step-by-step guide to registering your account. If you have questions about your membership, call 612-301-1257 or email [email protected].

• Group admission tickets (10 or more adults) are available by calling 612-301-6775.
• Group tour packages (10 or more adults) are available by calling 612-301-4353.
• Businesses, organizations and care centers with special memberships should call 612-301-6775 to book tickets.

The following individuals and groups receive complimentary admission, but must call 612-301-6775 to book tickets:

• Reciprocal Gardens Program members (limit two)
• Current University of Minnesota students
• Indigenous peoples

Volunteer Access
Active Arboretum & Master Gardener volunteers receive complimentary gate admission. Please refer to your volunteer leader/program for details.

2023 VIP Pass Update
Beginning Friday, Sept. 1, we will no longer accept VIP Passes that were distributed several years ago. If you have VIP passes, you must redeem them by Aug. 31.

For Members:

Members must complete a one-time registration and then sign in each time to receive member benefits.

1. Click here to register your account. 
2. Register online using the email address associated with your Arboretum membership and follow the instructions to create a password. Your email address will automatically be your username. If you don’t know which email is associated with your account, call 612-301-6775. 
3. After your account is created, return to this page.
4. This time, click on SIGN IN at the upper right corner and sign in with the email and password you just created.
5. Dates and times will be listed. It may show Sold Out! on the left side above the date. If it shows sold out, go to “click here for other dates” and it will bring up a calendar showing availability. Select your date.
6. This will bring up the first available time on that date. If you would like a different time go to “click here for other times”’ and it will bring up a list of available times for that day. Choose your preferred time. 
7. Make sure to book a ticket for every person who will be coming to the Arboretum (adults and kids). Each person will need a ticket to enter the grounds. The total number of free member admissions will vary according to your membership level.  
8. After checking out, you will receive two emails. The first email will be a confirmation of your order/receipt and the second email will be a link to your ticket with a scannable barcode and will be sent with a subject line “Regents of the University of Minnesota through its Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - eTickets.”
9. When arriving at the Arboretum, please bring your printed ticket with the barcode or have the emailed ticket pulled up on your phone for the gatehouse attendant to scan. No screenshots please; they don't scan well.

For Non-Members:

1. Click here to book your tickets. 
2. Dates and times will be listed. It may show Sold Out! on the left side above the date. If it shows sold out, go to “click here for other dates” and it will bring up a calendar showing availability. Select your date.
3. This will bring up the first available time on that date. If you would like a different time go to “click here for other times” and it will bring up a list of available times for that day. Choose your preferred time. 
4. Choose your preferred time. Make sure to book a ticket for every person who will be coming to the Arboretum (adults and kids). Each person will need a ticket to enter the grounds. 
5. Fill in your personal information and check out.
6. After checking out, you will receive two emails. The first email will be a confirmation of your order/receipt and the second email will be a link to your ticket with a scannable barcode and will be sent with a subject line “Regents of the University of Minnesota through its Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - eTickets.”
7. When arriving at the Arboretum, please bring your printed ticket with the barcode or have the emailed ticket pulled up on your phone for the gatehouse attendant to scan. No screenshots please; they don't scan well.

Yes! Call 612-301-6775 to book tickets over the phone. You may need to leave a message. 

Timed admission tickets provide a significantly faster entry process — eliminating long wait times (and traffic backups on Highway 5) to reach the Arboretum gatehouse. It also removes the added delay of processing on-site sales transactions. Timed entry also provides predictable access for entry and available parking. This is particularly beneficial on busy days and for those attending programs and events with a start time they don’t want to miss. If you’re having trouble with the online ticketing system, call 612-301-6775 to book your tickets over the phone. You may need to leave a message and wait for a call back. Tickets can’t be sold at the gatehouse.

Tickets are not refundable and not exchangeable and can’t be transferred or resold. If you are a member who can’t use your tickets, please email [email protected] with your order information and we can release the time slot for others.

Yes, please have the visitors in the car behind you with barcodes ready for each person, or forward the barcode link to the visitors in the other vehicle, designating which barcode is theirs to be scanned upon entry.

Absolutely! The Membership team can apply your daily admission to a new membership (restrictions apply). Please call Membership at 612-301-1257 or stop by the Membership desk. Learn about membership levels.

Check out our map page and select whether you’d like a print or digital version. You can find building maps on our Location Finder page. If you’re looking for specific plants, tours or memorials, check out the Plant Finder.

Three-Mile Walk is entirely paved and was designed to meet ADA standards. Most of the pathways in the gardens near the Oswald Visitor Center are paved and accessible. This map, which we are in the process of updating, shows accessible areas as well as obstacles. Trail conditions can vary, especially in the winter. Visit our Winter Conditions page for updates.

Only cars and bicycles are allowed on Three-Mile Drive due to safety precautions. Three-Mile Walk is a fully-paved walking path that allows walkers easy access to the gardens and collections along Three-Mile Drive. You can find the entrance to the path in the Sensory Garden near the entrance to the Dayton Wildflower Garden, where parking is available.

In winter, check the Winter Conditions page in the case of inclement weather. Please check with local news stations or visit the Weather Channel website for weather-related information in Chaska, Minnesota.

In any emergency situation, please call 911. For other issues, contact the Arboretum Information Desk at 612-624-2200.

The Arboretum is one of the largest botanical gardens in the country at 1,200 acres and a vast majority of the Arboretum’s operating budget comes through ticket sales, memberships and donations. Ticket sales enable staff to keep the gardens and grounds maintained year-round, conduct important research, protect the Arboretum’s one-of-a-kind plant varieties and artwork, pay staff and more.

We do not currently have any free days at the Arboretum.

Visitors who are Reciprocal Gardens Program members, current University of Minnesota students and Indigenous peoples are eligible for waived admission by calling 612-301-6775.

The Arboretum’s ArbAccess program provides no-cost memberships/access to many of Minnesota’s underserved communities. Qualified applicants have an existing relationship with their county of residence to receive local government assistance. To see if your county participates in this program and to submit an application for Arb membership, please contact your county caseworker directly. All applications are received and processed through the individual counties. Call the Arboretum Membership team at 612-301-1257 with questions.