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University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Arboretum · Native plant garden · Madison, WI

A 1,200-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Wingra with trails, restored prairies and a native plant garden. Dogs are not allowed, and there is no admission fee.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, Madison, Wisconsin. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Yinan Chen · November 2013 · Public Domain
AdmissionFree entry

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LocationMadison, Wisconsin

1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI 53711

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Grounds and trails: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Visitor Center: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 12:30-4 p.m. weekends.
Admission details
The Arboretum is free to visit.
Parking
Main lots at the Visitor Center, 1 mile from the Seminole Highway entrance.
Contact
(608) 263-7888
1207 Seminole Highway
Madison, WI 53711

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Visitor Center is accessible; accessible path through the Native Plant Garden, partly on a slope.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist