Private & Corporate Events

People on the morgan terrace for a private event

Private event on the Morgan Terrace. 

Located just west of the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers rentals for both private and coporate meetings and events. Rates are competitive, with a wide range of accommodations for groups up to 375 people. Learn more about the options below and check out our Events Packet (PDF) for additional policies and add-on's. 

Event Types

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Social Events

Celebrate special milestones in our social rooms or gardens! From family reunions to anniversaries, showers, birthdays, celebrations of life or anything else you can dream up – let us know.

Corporate/Nonprofit Meetings and Events

We have the perfect space to host your company meeting, luncheon, happy hour, holiday party, retreat and more!

Teambuilding Experiences

Bring your team together with a Guided Walking Tour, Self-Guided Walking Tour, Amazing Race, Tram Tour, educational class and more!

Group Tours

Gather your gardening club, book club, church group or a bunch of friends for a special walking tour or tram tour of the Arboretum grounds. Learn more about group tours and admission

Cargill team members with Ted Pew

Team members from Cargill volunteering with the horticulture staff on the Arboretum grounds. 

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MacMillan Auditorium

This flexible, modern space is great for large presentations, meetings or social gatherings. MacMillan is the largest indoor gathering space. Learn more about the MacMillan Auditorium

  • Day use up to 4 hours.................................... $500
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $900
  • Saturdays ................................................. $2,500

Half of MacMillan

The MacMillan Auditorium can be split in half to accommodate smaller groups or break out sessions.

  • Day use up to 4 hours ................................... $400
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $600
  • Saturdays ................................................. $2,500

Teaching & Azalea Classrooms

Lead a focused, productive meeting in either of these classrooms, which can be set up to facilitate a presentation or encourage discussion.

  • Day use up to 4 hours ................................... $150
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $200

Learn more about the Azalea Classroom and the Teaching Classroom.

Snyder Auditorium

A charming space perfect for medium size gatherings. The Snyder Auditorium is great for open house-style events, as well as sit-down dinners and meetings.

  • Day use up to 4 hours ................................... $300
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $500
  • Saturdays ................................................. $2,000
  • Snyder Lobby Weekday/Weekend ...... $300 / $500

Learn more about the Snyder Auditorium

Tea Room & Terrace

Beautiful views and easy access to Arboretum grounds make this an ideal place for gatherings that are both indoors and out!

  • Day use up to 4 hours ................................... $250
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $300
  • Saturdays .................................................... $600

Learn more about the Tea Room & Terrace

Fireplace Room

This quiet, cozy space with beautiful views is perfect for any kind of gathering.

  • Day use up to 4 hours ................................... $250
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $300
  • Saturdays .................................................... $600

Learn more about the Fireplace Room

Classroom 1

A quiet space located on the second floor of the Snyder Building. Great for break out sessions.

  • Day use up to 4 hours ................................... $100
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $150

Learn more about the Snyder Classroom 1

Margot Picnic Shelter(s)

Plan a picnic without worrying about a few raindrops when renting this covered picnic shelter. There are tables both indoors and out.

  • Day use up to 4 hours ................................... $250
  • Day use 5 to 8 hours .................................... $400

Learn more about the Margot Picnic Shelters

Newton & Morgan Terraces

The Newton Terrace is located just behind the Oswald Visitor Center, whereas the Morgan Terrace is located just behind the Snyder Building. Both of these terraces rent for $500 for 4 hour use. 

Bee & Pollinator Center

The Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center is located at the Farm at the Arb

  • Day use up to 4 hours .............................. $300
  • Day use 5-8 hours .................................... $450

Learn more about the Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center

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Amazing Race

Experience the Arboretum in a unique way, while putting your teamwork skills to the test. Solve problems in a fast paced, high energy scavenger hunt.

  • $400 with a room rental
  • $300 + Group Rate Admission per person

Outdoor Lunch Space

Get outside and experience the beauty of the Arboretum grounds with lunch in one of our covered picnic shelters. $250 per shelter.

Tram Tour

Enjoy a narrated tram tour highlighting our varied plant collections, display gardens and demonstration gardens. $9 per person, up to 44 people.

Learn more about our Tram Tours

Terrace, Garden or Red Barn Happy Hour

Make your social gatherings memorable. Events can be scheduled for up to 3 hours and must end by ground closure. High top tables and outdoor speakers are available upon request. Indoor back up options are available in case of rain or poor weather.

  • Newton or Morgan Terrace  ............................$300
  • Sensory Garden  ...........................................$400
  • Red Barn  ....................................................$400

Self-Guided Walks

Ask us more about maps and guided walks. 

Learn more about Arboretum walks & trails

Volunteer Project at the Arb

With guidance from our professional horticulture staff, our 1,200 acres are lovingly maintained by outdoor enthusiasts, expert societies and those looking to learn something new. We offer many volunteer activities throughout the year – not just gardening. Ask us more about volunteer and service projects at the Arboretum!

Hands planting in the garden

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