Ticket Details

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 lane.

Members must create an account online and sign in to receive tickets at the member price. 

• Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays: Advance admission tickets are recommended 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 needed.
• 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 creating your account. If you have questions about your membership, call 612-301-1257 or email [email protected].

Reciprocal Garden Network members receive complimentary admission for up to two reciprocal members, but must call 612-301-6775 to book tickets.

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.

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. 

Photography Permits and Membership

• 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.

Service dogs are welcome at the Arboretum. Other dogs are not allowed, with the exception of a member-only area called the Dog Commons, however this area is currently impacted by a road closure. Regretfully, dogs (with the exception of service animals) will not be able to visit the Arboretum during this time. We have closed the road and main walking trail from the Andrus Learning Center to overflow parking during construction. The closure will run through project completion in 2027. Walkers can still use Wood Duck Trail to hike to the Dog Commons area.

• 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 Passes
  As of Sept. 1, 2023, VIP and 2-for-1 passes that were distributed several years ago are no longer accepted at the Arboretum.