“garden of ideas”
to sustain the body, enchant the eye, and soothe the spirit

Plan Your Visit

Find directions, information on parking, tours, and view an interactive map.

Winter Celebration: 200 Years of du Pont Gardening

The Brandywine Valley is home to some of America’s greatest gardens, created by the celebrated du Pont family.

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Virtual Tour

Explore the gardens before you arrive. Explore by:

  • season
  • collections
  • gardens

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Find a Plant with the Arboretum Explorer

Locate woody plants (shrubs & trees), dedicated benches, and campus amenities using our interactive map.

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Lunchtime Tour

Take a break and walk the garden grounds to see the Arboretum in bloom during every season.

From the Blog

  • Polygonatum odoratum ‘Red Legs’ – Solomon’s seal There is, rightfully so, much excitement for the bloo...

    20 December, 2024

  • Quercus x saulii ‘Jolyn’ – Saul oak Due to the recent time-change, my walks around the Arboretum now happen after ...

    18 November, 2024

  • Hamamelis virginiana – common witchhazel I was recently in the northwestern corner of Connecticut where the state ...

    15 November, 2024

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