Stars of Spring

Celebrate spring's arrival as the largest and most diverse horticultural site in Minnesota commemorates 60 years in the community starting with a collection of tulips. Join us also for the Spring Garden Preview on Thursday, May 10.

Origami in the Garden

The monumental outdoor sculpture exhibition, created by Santa Fe, NM artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, features 40 bronze, aluminum or steel sculptures outdoors in 25 displays, placed throughout the gardens near the Oswald Visitor Center and captures the delicate nature of this paper art form in museum-quality metal.

Exhibit opens Saturday, April 28.

Vote for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Vote for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for Best Botanical Garden in the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice poll! We won last year, let’s go for a repeat to honor the Arboretum’s 60th Anniversary!

You can vote daily, please support the effort!

DIAMOND GALA: 60th Anniversary of the Arboretum

Thursday, June 21, toast in the grand setting of the #1 Botanical Garden, rated by USA Today Readers Choice 2017 and enjoy fun, music, and entertainment to celebrate 60 years of the Arboretum. Cocktail garden party attire suggested. Guest emcee: Belinda Jensen, KARE-11 TV. Hosted by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation.

Mother's Day Brunch

Reservations for the brunch on Sunday, May 13 have sold out!

Wilcock Gallery Private Collection

Keith Wilcock will proivde a tour of this rare cache of original art in this exhibit open through June 17.

Summer Kids Programs

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER 2018! Unique, themed experiences enable kids ages 3-15 to explore science concepts while discovering the wonder of the natural world in a fun, hands-on setting. Photo by MichelBish/Flikr.

Bud Break 5K Registration

Registration is now open for the 21st anniversary run and walk that winds through scenic spring Arboretum landscapes, including challenging hills and rolling prairies. Online registration is open through Friday, April 30. The race takes place Sunday, May 6.

Free Activities
For all ages!

Drop-in to free seasonal educational offerings to meet and interact with the friendly Arboretum team and enhance your experience! Learn more about our connections with the living world and each other.

The Secrets of Tree Rings
What Our Trees Can Tell Us About the History of our Environment

Join this fascinating lecture to discover how tree rings can help scientists determine historic temperatures, rainfall, fire events, and even health of the ecosystem.

Saturday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.