Assorted blooming tulips

Spring at the Arboretum

Photo by Mark Paulson

Welcome to the beautiful blooms of spring!

As spring unfolds at the Arboretum, new blooms of all kinds burst onto the scene with each passing week. Check out Garden Highlights, updated weekly, to see what's currently blooming on the grounds. 

Last fall, Arboretum staff and volunteers planted more than 40,000 tulip bulbs in the annual gardens resulting in a veritable explosion of color this spring. This year's tulip display explores the color theme of "citrus," perfectly captured by the profusion of vivid yellow, orange and lime green tulips accented by shades of violet. Designed each year by horticulturist Duane Otto, the tulip displays feature a combination of early, mid- and late-blooming tulips so there's something to see no matter when you visit!

See what's currently in bloom

View the bloom schedule

Things to Do

With so many events and fresh blooms, the Arboretum is a busy place this time of year.

  1. Hit the trails. With more than 12 miles of trails, there is no better way to embrace spring at the Arboretum than on foot. Attend a half-hour Guided Garden Tour at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  2. Shop for seasonal goodies at the Gift & Garden Store including gifts for Mom, Dad and grads.
  3. Attend one (or all) of our events.
  4. Stop in the Reedy or Cafe galleries to see and purchase local art on display.
  5. Have a picnic! Purchase food at Rootstock and take it to one of our favorite picnic spots or bring your own.
  6. Take a tram tour or hop on and off the Bee-Line Shuttle.
  7. Explorer Packs and scavenger hunts are also available from the Membership and Information desks. 

Don't forget to take photos and tag us on social media so we can reshare your visit!

Ongoing Seasonal Events

  • Guided Garden Tours: 11-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-1 p.m. every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from May-September
  • Discovery Booths: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays May-October
  • StoryTime in the Andersen Horticultural Library: 10:30-11 a.m. every Thursday and the last Friday of each month
  • Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk: Open daily during grounds hours

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