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How much does illumination cost at Morton Arboretum?

How much does illumination cost at Morton Arboretum?

Tickets to Illumination Prices range from $29 to $49 per car. (AnyDay tickets for members will not be available for purchase this year.)

Is Morton Arboretum illumination sold out?

Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is SOLD OUT tonight; no tickets will be available for purchase on-site. If you purchased your tickets ahead of time, we hope to see you there. As a reminder, Illumination is open through January 4, and tickets are available for future dates.

How long does it take to drive through illumination at Morton Arboretum?

about 30-40 minutes
The “Illumination: Tree Lights” exhibition has been redesigned so guests can remain in their cars. Organizers say the all-new driving experience offers the same spectacle of color, light, and music. The two-mile long drive is expected to be about 30-40 minutes long.

Is Morton Arboretum free?

The Morton Arboretum has three free days a year Arbor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Thanksgiving and Christmas all the buildings are closed and of course it can be cold.

Can you bring food into The Morton Arboretum?

Picnicking and facilities. The Children’s Garden picnic area is open to all guests unless reserved for a special program or event. Carryout lunches, boxed water, and other beverages are available at the Ginkgo Café in the Visitor Center. You may also bring your own food.

How much is parking at Morton Arboretum?

Parking is free at the Arboretum. Visitors will find 33 parking lots along the roads winding through the Arboretum, all indicated on the maps.

Can you drive through the Morton Arboretum?

You can find prized collections of maples, and there’s a magnificent glade where oak trees of varying types suggest what the landscape may have been like when these trees weren’t such a rarity. Driving at Morton is simple too. Except at the entrance, all roads are one way.

How much does it cost to go to the Morton Arboretum?

Arboretum Admission

Price Wednesdays Notifications Wednesdays are discount admission day.
Members Free Free
Seniors Age 65+ $14 $10
Children Age 2–17 $11 $8
Infants Under 2 Free Free

What day is free at the Arboretum?

third Tuesday
Free day at the Arboretum is the third Tuesday of each month. The tickets are free but limited and timed. Tickets must be reserved in advance online and will be available at 9:00 am September 1 for Free Day on September 21. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can you bring water into the Arboretum?

Food may not be brought into the Arboretum. Food and beverages can be purchased in the Arboretum at the Peacock Café. Please do not collect, remove or damage any natural materials including seeds, flowers, fruits, feathers or plant labels. Climbing trees or wading in water features is not permitted.

Can you bring alcohol to the Morton Arboretum?

Carryout lunches, boxed water, and other beverages are available at the Ginkgo Café in the Visitor Center. You may also bring your own food. Alcohol is prohibited in the Children’s Garden. Restrooms are located in Central Plaza, near the Children’s Garden picnic area.

Do you need reservations for Morton Arboretum?

Each member or guest, including children and infants, must have an advance reservation to enter the Arboretum at a specific date and time. Tickets are not available at the gatehouse.