UW ARBORETUM

The Arboretum is an extension of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is used by students and researchers focusing on ecological restoration. While it is not a park, thousands of people visit the Arboretum each year to enjoy its seasonal beauty. Your cooperation will help protect the Arboretum's plants, wildlife and ongoing research projects, as well as others' safety and enjoyment... The Visitor Center is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and weekends from 12:30 to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays). Arboretum trails and the Visitor Center parking lot are open year-round from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Other Arboretum parking lots are open from dawn to dusk... The Visitor Center includes a reception area, library, book store, classrooms, art gallery, and an auditorium for educational events. The building is equipped with a high quality marine stereo system for outdoor listening, including marine speakers and video projector. In addition there is a 35 seat theater which shows an orientation..

Primary location: Madison United States