Tickets
General Daily Admission Tickets
For Visitors (Non-Members)
Advance tickets are strongly encouraged for non-members to guarantee daily admission.
- Ages 16 and older with advance tickets — $20
- New! Ages 16 and older pay-at-the-gate (available only if parking capacity allows) — $25
- Ages 15 and younger with an adult present — Free
- Biker/walker, photographer, group and Reciprocal Garden Network member information.
- Free and reduced-priced information (including Indigenous peoples and service-connected disabled veterans).
Admission is free for all members!
- No advance tickets are needed for Solo, Duo and Duo+2 members for daily admission Tuesday through Thursday. No advance tickets are needed for Gold, Gold Plus and Giving Society members for general daily admission.
Additional Admission Details
Gold Access Members (and those who are formerly Donor-Level Members)
Gold, Gold Plus and Giving Society members can access the Arboretum without an advance ticket any day of the week with their membership cards — except during special ticketed events, such as Winter Lights. Use your membership card barcode in our contactless Gold Access (formerly EZ Pass) lane.
Solo, Duo and Duo+2 Members
Members must register online and sign in to receive tickets at the member price.
- Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays: Advance admission tickets are required to reserve your spot as parking capacity is limited at the Arboretum.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: On these days, Solo, Duo and Duo+2 members can present their membership card for admission with no advance ticket required.
- Members should always bring their membership card to access the Arboretum for member discounts and other benefits.
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].
Reciprocal Garden Network Members
Reciprocal Garden Network members receive complimentary admission for up to two reciprocal members, but must call 612-301-6775 to book tickets.
Bikers/Walkers
Bicyclists and walkers do not need advance admission tickets, but members should always bring their membership cards. Non-member bicyclists and walkers pay $15 at the gate for ages 16 and older (free for ages 15 and younger). No cash accepted. Bicyclists should enter through the main/center lane at the gatehouse.
Photographers
Depending on your needs we provide either session permits or an Annual Photographer Membership. A permit or membership is required for professional photography sessions that are not part of a private event taking place at the Arboretum.
Groups
- 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.
Free & Reduced Price Admission Details
Free & Reduced Price Admission
- Children ages 15 and under
- Current University of Minnesota Students
Current University of Minnesota students receive complimentary admission, but must call 612-301-6775 to book tickets. - Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples receive complimentary admission, but must call 612-301-6775 to book tickets. - Permanent Service-Connected Disabled Veterans
Veterans with a service-connected disability receive free admission. Eligible Veterans can receive this benefit by arriving at the Gatehouse and presenting a veteran photo identification card with the term "service-connected" on the card. - Arb Access Program
The Arboretum works with Minnesota counties and cities to provide free Duo+2 memberships to underserved communities. - Volunteer Access
Active Arboretum & Master Gardener volunteers receive complimentary gate admission. Please refer to your volunteer leader/program for details.
VIP and 2-for-1 Pass Update: As of Sept. 1, 2023, VIP and 2-for-1 passes that were distributed several years ago are no longer accepted at the Arboretum.