Tips for entering The Morton Arboretum

Arrive early as these beautiful days can be very busy for our Gatehouses.

​All dogs are $5 each. Please have your method of payment ready when approaching the Gatehouses. Tip: Cash makes for a faster transaction!

Have your Member ID or payment method for Admission Fee ready when approaching the Gatehouses.

Dogs are only allowed at the Arboretum on certain dates. Please adhere to the following rules while visiting The Morton Arboretum with your dog:

Dogs are only allowed at the Arboretum on special dog admission days. Please check the website for upcoming dates.

Dogs must be attended and on a leash at all times.

All dogs must have updated vaccinations and registrations.

For the safety of both your pet and the natural environment, do not let dogs go off the marked trails.

Please clean up after your pet. Bags are available at the Visitor Center.

Dogs are not allowed in the following locations:

Children's Garden

Maze Garden

Visitor Center

Thornhill Educational Center

Administration Building and Research Center

Restrooms for humans who need to bring their dogs with them can be found at the following locations:

Thornhill Picnic Shelter

Prairie Visitor Station

Big Rock Visitor Station

Remember, pets are only admitted to The Morton Arboretum on specific event dates.