Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum

Category: Botanical garden

Address: 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA

Phone: +17346477600

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4:30PM

Monday: 10AM–8PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–8PM

Saturday: 10AM–8PM

Reviews

Maranatha Beair (420CloudSurfer)

Jul 14, 2022

Been here twice so far and I like it. Once in the spring and once in the summer. Each time it's been great to experience the different flowers of the season. Nice small botanical garden with small walking trails around the outside of the garden which can be finished in 20 minutes or less. Depends on how much you rush through. You could get through the whole botanical garden itself in about an hour or so. Nice selection of plants and nice chance to see some wildlife then strolling through the trails. Some benches are available and a couple of picnic tables as well.

Marisa

Apr 17, 2022

Such a beautiful conservatory, if I lived closer I would visit every week. We planned to visit the Natural History Museum afterwards, but we were so captivated by this wonderful collection of plants that we lost track of time! We spent three hours in the conservatory & I still don't feel like it was enough time. We'll be back! I added some photos, but the photos don't do it justice. This place is a treat & everyone deserves to experience it in person!

rahul mannan

Apr 2, 2022

A great place to take kids for a wholesome family time. You can park for a fee of 5 dollars a day and then can head to conservatory and follow it up at the back at Bonsai garden and Children’s garden. There is no separate fee although donations are welcome. Garden is kid safe and friendly and also has seats for parents to keep an eye on kids. All in all a good day to spend a fun filled family day.

Will Behrick

Mar 13, 2022

Made our first visit to the botanical gardens and although it was short, it was sweet. You can easily extend your trip here by taking more time to stop and smell, i mean photograph each rose so to speak. We missed out on the arboretum due to weather but plan to come back and enjoy the outdoor area when weather permits.

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Questions & Answers

Can guests do photo shoots here?

Fake User | Apr 8, 2019
Ajit Joglekar | Apr 9, 2019

Yes, but a professional photoshoot needs to be registered and will incur a nominal fee.

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Are there indoor exhibits as well as outdoor exhibits?

Màriellen Supànich | Apr 8, 2019
Dan S | Apr 9, 2019

Yes.

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Are dogs allowed on the trails throughout the property?

KaylaClay Lajoie | Apr 8, 2019
Kimberly Slone | Apr 9, 2019

Dogs are allowed in designated areas

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Wondering if peonies still bloomed this week to look at it

Linda Sluder | Apr 7, 2020
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Apr 8, 2020

The peony garden is still blooming but is now past peak. Still a lot of individual plants that look good. See it this week, though (week of June 17). If it rains hard tonight (June 19) or tomorrow that will batter the blooms, and hot weather also speeds up the bloom process.

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Are there spots for and is picnicing allowed?

Mike Biando | Apr 8, 2019
Sean Barrett | Apr 9, 2019

There are certainly plenty of spots and space for it. I would call ahead and ask the front desk for confirmation.

Are there any birch trees?

Brittany Johnson | Apr 8, 2019
Sweta Swastika Sahoo | Apr 9, 2019

I think I have seen some close to the botanical garden.

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Does it cost money?

Nastaszia Keffer | Apr 8, 2018
Gloria Gaynor | Apr 9, 2018

Not to get in. Parking is $1.60 per hour. Conservatory and outside are free.

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Are you open today

Joanne Chapman | Apr 8, 2018
Amanda Whitcher | Apr 9, 2018

Hours Winter Hours (Labor Day – Mid May) Monday, Tuesday 10 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm Thursday – Sunday 10 am to 4:30 pm Summer hours (Mid May – Labor Day) Daily 10 am – 8 pm Trails: daily sunrise to sunset

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is it okay to do a photo shoot here? not professionally, just in costume with friends

A horse is a horse Of course | Mar 8, 2022
Nathan Cornelio | Mar 9, 2022

Yes, I've seen others do professional shoots here too. I don't think anyone would have an issue with it but do remember it's run by UofM and is a shared space, so please do try to be mindful of others around you. Hope you have a great time!

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Is public transportation near this attraction?

Angie Smith-Redmond | Nov 8, 2021
Jai Viknesh | Nov 9, 2021

No, there are no public transportation

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Can I sign up for Matthaei Botanical Garden conservatory without using the online application and SignUp Genius? Our family wants to visit next week. I don't want to install their Wave Browser.

Dora Reader | Jul 11, 2021
Greg Zelazny | Jul 12, 2021

It is awesome you can see plants from all around the world

Is the conservatory reopened?

Amanda Whitcher | Jul 11, 2021
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Jul 12, 2021

Not yet but soon. We will announce widely.

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I have an older friend that she has beautiful plants and trees in her house, but is getting harder for her to take care. She would like to to kow if she can donate.

mariuca neagu | Apr 7, 2021
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Apr 8, 2021

Hi Mariuca, Thanks for your kind offer. Unfortunately we don't accept plant donations for a number of reasons---plant diseases, appropriateness of donated plants for our existing collections, etc. You could try a school or retirement community. Regards, Matthaei-Nichols

Are there any restrictions due to covid?

A Google User | Apr 7, 2021
Bryan Rice | Apr 8, 2021

Trails open, wear a mask!

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Can you drive through parts of the park?

Judy Lewandowski | Apr 7, 2021
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Apr 8, 2021

Hi Judy, No cars are allowed in Nichols Arboretum. At Matthaei Botanical Gardens, cars are allowed only on the paved drive from the entrance off Dixboro and in the parking lots.

What is ticket

Saleem Muhammad | Apr 7, 2021
Susan Bender | Apr 8, 2021

U have to pay for parking thats all

Can you walk the trails in the evening after they close?

Henry Jones | Apr 7, 2021
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Apr 8, 2021

Hi Henry, The trails at Matthaei and the Arb are open daily sunrise to sunset, so no walking after the sun goes down.

Anybody else get dizzy when they enter the conservatory?

BJ Diem | Apr 7, 2020
John Niemiec | Apr 8, 2020

Been there a bunch of times, never had that happen.

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What jobs are at gardens want to build my career there. I even love to water plaints or such

Root Rust | Apr 7, 2020
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Apr 8, 2020

Hi Diane, We don't have any jobs open right now but you could watch our website for postings in the future: mbgna.umich.edu. If you're interested in volunteering there are opportunities. Check out the volunteer page on our website: https://mbgna.umich.edu/volunteer/

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how long to visit there?

lisa li | Apr 7, 2020
Amido Goodnight | Apr 8, 2020

About an hour and a half to 2 hours.

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Do you make gift baskets

Rita L. Cross | Apr 7, 2020
Joseph Mooney | Apr 8, 2020

We don't, but our gift shop can recommend products you can use to create your own basket.

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Is there a cost to visit here

Linda Houston | Apr 7, 2020
Olga Greenberg | Apr 8, 2020

You have to pay hourly parking. Gardens are free to enter.

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My daughter would like to come out Saturday do photoshoot for her school project. Is there a fee?

Linda Sluder | Apr 8, 2019
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Apr 9, 2019

Hi Linda, No fee for this but please note, tripods and equipment other than handheld camera/phone not allowed in the conservatory on weekends.

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Will the conservatory be open on Labor Day?

Bri Coburn | Apr 8, 2019
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (Owner) | Apr 9, 2019

Yes, all open Labor Day 10 am-8 pm

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Is it possible to purchase cut flowers at this location?

Olivia Prestel | Apr 8, 2019
Lauren Miller | Apr 9, 2019

No. They have a gift shop with various merchandise by the botanical center, but the flowers are all in the center proper and for viewing only. You won't find many "usual" flowers here either!

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Where is the conservatory inside the gardens?

Andrea Davids | Apr 8, 2018
Amanda Whitcher | Apr 9, 2018

Inside the building by the front desk when you arrive

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Is the inside wheelchair accessible?

Amber Hall | Apr 8, 2018
Tom Drobny | Apr 9, 2018

Amanda gave you all of the answers. One concern and I do not recall 100 percent the outside paths through the garden are a mixture of sidewalk, dirt and cobblestone. Some of which may be difficult to push a wheel chair.

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Plant sales orchids When are those available ?

Melissa Renkiewicz | Apr 8, 2018
Slayer McGee | Apr 9, 2018

In spring.

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We hope to see the Sacred Plants exhibit tomorrow. Any suggestions for us?

Elly Sullivan | Apr 8, 2018
Arthur Talbot | Apr 9, 2018

If it's anything like the annual cactus & succulents society show & sale show up a bit early

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