Tours
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From flowers and fragrance to fruits and textures, the Arnold Arboretum is a dynamic landscape throughout the year! Come for a tour and experience the Arboretum in a new light.
For individuals, choose from a wide schedule of free special theme tours or general interest tours.
For groups, request information to schedule a private experience, either on foot or by bus.
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 | Arboretum Guided Tour | Arboretum Guided Tour
Experience the Arboretum in a new way--take a free guided tour with a knowledgeable volunteer docent.
Location: Hunnewell Building
Tours last around 60-90 minutes, and are geared toward adults. There is no need to register.
Tour Schedule
The general tour season runs from April 13 through November 3, 2013.
Starting April 13, we offer tours every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm.
From April 30 through May 30, look for these additional tours:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm
- Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm
Click on the calendar above for specific dates.
These tours are intended for individuals. For a tour tailored to your group, please request a private group tour. | More info |
 | Private Group Tour | Private Group Tour
Our Visitor Education staff will work with you to provide a memorable experience, whether you are a group of avid gardeners seeking to gain horticultural knowledge or simply want to experience an historic landscape of remarkable beauty. Walking or Bus tours are available.
Note: Prices and full tour information are displayed when you select 'Request.' Complete and submit the request form, and you will be contacted as soon as possible to confirm a date for your visit. Please allow at least three weeks advance scheduling for your Group Tour's requested date.
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 | Birding 101 | Calling All Birders!
Bob Mayer, Arboretum Docent
Choose from 3 Saturdays and one Sunday. All walks will be
from 8:00-9:30am.
This spring, join a great birder on four great walks. Catch a glimpse of migrating birds as they fly to breeding grounds. Good for all experience levels. Bring binoculars if you have them; some binoculars will be available to share. Choose one or sign up for more!
See map for Meeting Locations:
April 20: Arborway Gate
April 27: Peters Hill Gate
May 11: Arborway Gate
May 19: South Street Gate
In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209. | |
 | From Seed to Tree | From Seed to Tree
Greenhouse Staff
Choose from the first Tuesday of the month, April through September, from 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Dana Greenhouse
Did you know that almost all of the new plants in the Arboretum begin their lives in the Dana Greenhouses? Get a behind-the-scenes look of the greenhouse growing process, from seed to sprout to seedling to tree. Meet at the Bonsai Collection. There is a 15 person maximum.
In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209.
This activity is free | Register |
 | Flowers Change | Flowers Change
Nancy Sableski, School Programs Manager
Thursday, May 9, 3:00-4:30pm
Location: Hunnewell building
Explore the structure and function of flowers as you stroll down Meadow Road with Nancy Sableski. You'll collect, observe, dissect, and draw--in the same way that elementary school students do when they come for a field study experience as part of our school programs.
In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209. | |
 | Learning from Leaves | Learning from Leaves
David Valbracht, Artist, and Maggie Redfern, Visitor Education Assistant
Sunday, May 19, 2:00-3:30pm
Location: Arborway Gate
Gain a different perspective on the Arboretum's systematic organization of plants with landscape architect and botanical artist David Valbracht, joined by Maggie Redfern, Visitor Education Assistant. Experience the inspiration behind David's show, Learning from Leaves, as you walk in the landscape.
In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209. | |
 | A Sensory Stroll | A Sensory Stroll
Kevin Schofield,Arboretum Docent
Sunday, June 16, 3:00-4:30pm
Location: Arborway Gate
Discover a world of wonder as you experience the fragrant and tactile aspects of woody plants at the Arnold Arboretum. Tour a world beyond the visual, focusing on your sense of smell and touch. This tour is suitable for blind or low vision visitors. Participants are welcome to bring sighted companions. This tour is free; however, attendance is limited, and pre-registration is required.
In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209.
This activity is free | Register |
 | Reveal the Hidden Forest: Fungi at the Arboretum | Reveal the Hidden Forest: Fungi at the Arboretum
Susan Goldhor, Biologist and President, Boston Mycological Club (BMC);
Joel Kershner, Arboretum Field Studies Guide and BMC member
Saturday, June 29, 2:30-4:00pm
Location: Bussey Street Gate
Turn your attention to the fascinating world of fungi at the Arboretum. Discover and identify some of the fungi that interact in complex ways with other organisms under the soil, within leaves, on bark and rocks. Rain date: June 30
In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209.
This activity is free | Register |
 | Exciting Introductions or Stealth Invaders? | Exciting Introductions or Stealth Invaders?
Marty Amdur, Arboretum Docent
Saturday, August 24,11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Arborway Gate
There is a lot of concern today about invasive plants, but many were intentionally introduced because of their horticultural value. How do we define invasive and how did these plants get into our landscape? See examples in the Arboretum landscape and gain a better understanding of this issue.
In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209.
This activity is free | Register |
 | 国语导游团 | Chinese Tour: Saturday, June 1, 2:00pm
中文向导之旅: 周六，6月1日下午2点
阿诺德植物园国际月
导游:Yo Yi Chen
欢迎前来参加我园免费提供的国语导游游园活动。在这春意盎然之际，欣赏时下园内各种五彩缤纷，英姿勃发的树种和植物的同时，您将听到有关阿诺树木园园史，规划设计和立园宗旨的故事并了解当前开展的各项活动。本次游园主要面对成人，持续大约一个小时。请各位游客于提前在Hunnewell游客中心汇合。 游客中心地址：125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130。 | More Info |
| Экскурсия на русском языке | Russian Tour: Sunday, June 2, 2:00pm
Экскурсия на русском языке: Воскресенье, 2 июня, в 2 часа дня.
Вашим гидом будет Ирина Кадис. Приглашаем Вас на бесплатную экскурсию на русском языке! Вы услышите интересные рассказы из истории Арборетума, познакомитесь с его организацией, миссией, новыми проектами и при этом посмотрите на деревья и кустарники, цветущие в начале июня. Продолжительность экскурсии—примерно один час. Экскурсия рассчитана на взрослых. Место сбора—у здания центра для посетителей (Hunnewell Visitor Center) по адресу 125 Arborway, Бостон. | More info |
| Visita guidata all’Arboretum in Italiano | Italian Tour: Sunday, June 9, 2:00pm
Visita guidata all’Arboretum in Italiano: Domenica 9 Giugno ore 14.00
Mese Internazionale all’Arnold Arboretum
Guida: Juliana Farina
Partecipa a una visita gratuita in Italiano. Potrai scoprire la storia dell’Arboretum, l’ organizzazione e il suo scopo, e i suoi progetti in corso, tutto quando admiravii i colori della primavera. La visita durerà circa un’ora, ed è rivolta a un pubblico adulto. Punto d’incontro: Hunnewell Visitor Center, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130. | More info |
| 日本語ツアー | Japanese Tour: Saturday, June 15, 2:00pm
日本語ツアー ：6月15日 土曜日 午後2時
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