The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a University of Minnesota garden at 3675 Arboretum Drive in Chaska, covering 1,200 acres. Visitors walk gardens and trails, including a Japanese garden, and can use the Andersen Horticultural Library. Non-members are encouraged to buy advance tickets.
- Arboretum / Botanical Gardentype of place
- Chaskawhere it is
- Publishedhours on the official page
- Publishedadmission on the official page
Visit Facts
- Address3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
- Phone612-624-2200
- Hours (read November 1, 2026)Open 363 days per year; closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day (3 p.m. close on Christmas Eve). Winter (Nov. 1-18, 2026, and again beginning Jan. 4, 2027): buildings 9 a.m.-4 p.m., grounds 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Rootstock 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Lights (Nov. 19, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027): outside the event, buildings 9 a.m.-3 p.m., grounds 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; event nightly beginning Nov.
- AdmissionAges 16 and older with advance tickets $20; ages 16 and older pay-at-the-gate (only if parking capacity allows) $25; ages 15 and younger with an adult free; members free.
- ReservationsAdvance tickets strongly encouraged for non-members; advance ticket holders arrive within a 30-minute entry window.
- Official pagearb.umn.edu
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,200 acres |
| Operated by | University of Minnesota |
| Open | 363 days per year |
| Includes | gardens, trails, Japanese garden, Andersen Horticultural Library, wildlife viewing, art |
| Dining | Rootstock tea room |
| Winter event | Northern Lights, Nov. 19, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Dog Commons | closed during construction |
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- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Minnesota Landscape Arboretum?
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is in Chaska, Minnesota. The official address is 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318.
What does Minnesota Landscape Arboretum cost?
Ages 16 and older with advance tickets $20; ages 16 and older pay-at-the-gate (only if parking capacity allows) $25; ages 15 and younger with an adult free; members free.
Are dogs allowed at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum?
closed during construction
Sources
- Arboretum home (read November 1, 2026).
- Arboretum hours (read November 1, 2026).
- Arboretum tickets (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.
Cite this page: It’s Minnesota. “Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.” itsminnesota.com/places/minnesota-landscape-arboretum/. Facts read from the sources above on November 1, 2026.