University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Name: University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Address: 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318, Chaska, MN, US
Telephone: (612) 624-2200
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (6630 reviews)

📍 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318

📞 (612) 624-2200

🌐 arb.umn.edu

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–7 PM
Thursday	9 AM–7 PM
Friday	9 AM–7 PM
Saturday	9 AM–7 PM
Sunday	9 AM–7 PM

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About University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Garden displays & walking trails. Natural area offers 1,137 acres of scenic display gardens, trees, nature trails & sculptures. The arboretum spans 1,137 acres of scenic display gardens, trails, and natural areas, making it a major horticultural resource in Minnesota. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,630 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Botanical Garden
Best For: All ages, families with kids 3-6+
Highlights: Guided garden tours, Azalea Trial Garden, live osprey cam, field trip programs
Programs: School programs (preschool-grade 6), homeschool days, gardening classes, farm apprenticeships

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The arboretum spans 1,137 acres of scenic display gardens, trails, and natural areas, making it a major horticultural resource in Minnesota
⭐Features a live osprey camera, offering visitors real-time wildlife viewing and education about local bird species
⭐Offers specialized hands-on educational programs including Pollination Investigation and Ready Set Grow field trips, plus a Plantmobile program that brings gardening education to the community
⭐Maintains an Azalea Trial Garden and extensive plant collections including notable displays of tulips (109 review mentions), dahlias, lilacs, and roses, serving as a botanical research and display facility
⭐Features a Farm at the Arboretum and offers at-home gardening classes, demonstrating integration of working agricultural education with ornamental horticulture

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Book advance tickets online before visiting — daily admission requires tickets and capacity can fill up, especially during peak seasons like spring when tulips and lilacs are blooming.
🕐Plan your visit for spring (late April through May) to experience peak blooms including tulips, lilacs, and other flowering plants. Fall is also stunning for dahlias and wedding-worthy scenery.
💡Take the tram tour to efficiently explore the expansive grounds and access trails — reviews frequently mention over 240 mentions of trails and 60 mentions of tram tours, making it a smart way to see the variety of gardens without walking fatigue.
💡With preschool programs for ages 3-6 and hands-on field trip activities like Pollination Investigation and Ready Set Grow, the arboretum is highly designed for young learners — book these structured experiences to maximize educational value.
💬Consider membership if you plan multiple visits throughout the year — the variety of gardens (rose, azalea trial, sculpture garden, hedge maze) and seasonal blooms make it rewarding for repeat visits across all seasons.