A free destination for nature, education, and relaxation in Ann Arbor
Free admission for all visitors
Indoor conservatory with exotic plants
Children's Montessori-style outdoor play area
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden, arboretum, and tourist attraction located in Ann Arbor, MI. The site features sprawling gardens, woods, and prairies alongside a visitors center, gift shop, and conservatory. Visitors can explore an indoor botanical garden, walking paths through various ecosystem types, and a children's Montessori-style outdoor play area. The grounds include large outdoor sections, specific areas for children, and numerous sitting spaces for reading or conversation. The greenhouse contains exotic plants, and the facility includes an art gallery with paintings displayed along the hallways.
Explore the sprawling gardens, woods, and prairies that make up the outdoor landscape.
View exotic plants inside the indoor botanical garden and greenhouse.
Walk through various ecosystem types on the maintained paths.
Find cute gift options at the on-site shop.
View paintings displayed along the hallway within the facility.
Visit the dedicated outdoor play area designed for children.
“This place is beautiful! Very well kept, cute gift options, perfect for dates, and relaxing place to read & talk! I love that its FREE!”
“A beautiful, free botanical garden location that is wonderful for educational, family, or visit with children.”
“Wonderful experience. Very well maintained and the staff is friendly. The greenhouse has all sorts of exotic plants. And I especially love all the paintings along the hallway. Who knew you would get an art gallery as an added bonus!”
Matthaei Botanical Gardens · Ann Arbor MI
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