Scott Aboretum & Gardens

 

 

Gardens of Ideas

to sustain the body, enchant the eye, and soothe the spirit

Plan Your Visit

Find directions, information on parking, tours, and view an interactive map.

Solstice Yoga and Sound Bath

Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of tranquility and renewal in the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater. This program is a partnership with Park Avenue Community Center.

Plan Your Visit to Explore Nature

Stroll through our gardens to admire the beauty of nature or gather fresh ideas for your own landscape. With plants for every season, our grounds offer endless inspiration. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned expert, our tours and programs can help you bring these ideas to life. Nestled within the stunning Swarthmore College campus, often called one of the most beautiful in America, the Scott Arboretum is just a short escape from the city, providing a perfect blend of education, nature, and inspiration.

Find directions, information on parking, tours, and view an interactive map.

PARTICIPATE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Today

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

Explore the gardens before you arrive. Explore by:

  • season
  • collections
  • gardens

Find a Plant with the Arboretum Explorer

Locate woody plants (shrubs & trees), dedicated benches, and campus amenities using our interactive map.

Locate woody plants (shrubs & trees), dedicated benches, and campus amenities using our interactive map.

Lunchtime tour

Take a break and walk the garden grounds to see the Arboretum in bloom during every season.

Support the arboretum

Enjoy access to more horticultural lectures, unlimited access to our horticultural library (full of over 1,300 books and thousands of magazines and catalogs), as well as trips to other beautiful gardens across our globe by becoming a Scott Associate.