Arboretum Grounds Tours

We offer both public and private outdoor tours of the Arboretum grounds in the Spring, Summer and Fall (weather permitting). For our public grounds tour please check our events calendar for dates and times. Public grounds tours are free, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. Call the office at 1-631-581-1002 for more information.

For private grounds tours (i.e. – Boy Scout Troops etc.), advanced notice is necessary. The fee is $25.00 per group. Grounds tours are tailored to the interests of the group (Scout badges, horticultural groups, teachers, etc.).

House Tours

Public House Tours are available Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays at 1:00 PM. We also offer private Manor House  tours for ten or more people. Private tours must be scheduled in advance. For more information please visit our Tours page.

General Information

Admission to the Arboretum is $8. Arboretum events and programs are also free unless otherwise noted.
Please see the following pages for general Arboretum visitor information, including park maps, transportation options, and other tips for visiting. For additional information, please call 1-631-581-1002.

The Hidden Oak Café

The Hidden Oak Cafe is located inside the Manor House. They are open to the public Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Advanced reservations are necessary for certain events, including the Victorian Tea, please call them directly at 1-631-277-3895 for further information.

Photography

Nature photography is allowed throughout the Arboretum grounds. Permits are required for all pose photography.  Flash photography, and photography requiring a permit, are not allowed inside the Manor House. Drones are not permitted on the Arboretum grounds.

If you are looking to have professional photography taken on Arboretum grounds please visit our wedding and photography page.

Maps

For a map of the Arboretum Grounds, please see the visitor map brochure.

Security and Policies

The Arboretum is trusted to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Agency as a place to safeguard the quiet beauty of nature. Therefore we do not allow active games and sports (no soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse, etc.) We also do not allow picnicking, camping, swimming, kayaking, kites, Frisbee, or bicycling. No pets of any kind are allowed. If you would like to visit a park that can accommodate these activities please visit New York State Parks.

Smoking Policy

There is no smoking on the park grounds.