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[SOLD OUT] Behind the Bookcase | Influence of Antiquity from Ancient Myth to Modern Mystery: The Garden as Grotto | In-Person

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA

Registration Admission for this tour is $40. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more. Please check your spam…

Guided Mansion Tours

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · Fort Washington, PA

Join us for a short film and guided tours of the mansion. Tours will be held at 1:00 & 2:30. Group tours are available with advance notice. Contact us through…

Fall Open House

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—4:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA

RegistrationThis is a free event check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email rsvp .

In-Person Highlights Tour

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Take a mid-day stroll through our gardens with a horticulture professional to learn about the abundance of September blooming plants. Gardeners and plant…

From Tower to Garden: Glencairn's Symbolism Inside and Out Tour

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 3:15 PM—4:30 PM · Bryn Athyn, PA

Saturday and Sunday at 3:15 pm $15 Adult $12 Senior/Student Visit our Special Rates page for discounted ticket options. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Explore the…

Green Roof Tour

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. A member of our expert horticulture staff will lead this…

[SOLD OUT] Behind the Bookcase | Titanic: The Rise of Rosenbach | In-Person

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA

RegistrationAdmission for this tour is $40. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more check your spam folder…

Hidden Gardens: A Fall Celebration

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:00 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Celebrate the beauty of fall at Scott Arboretum & Gardens during this free, family-friendly event. Discover hidden corners of the gardens through a self-guided…

Guided Mansion Tours 1:00 & 2:30

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Fort Washington, PA

Join us for a short film and guided tours of the mansion. Tours will be held at 1:00 & 2:30. . Group tours are available with advance notice. Contact us…

Accessible Mushroom Tour

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Josie Low, Swarthmore College senior, will lead attendees on a walk through Swarthmore’s campus to explore our visible and invisible fungal neighbors. This…

Guided Mansion Tours 1:00 and 2:30

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Fort Washington, PA

Join us for a short film and guided tours of the mansion. Tours will be held at 1:00 & 2:30. Site closes at 4:00 pm. Group tours are available with advance…

Members-Only Tour: Patriotic Plants

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Join us for an exclusive members-only tour exploring plants with patriotic roots with one of our horticulturists. Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial by…

2026 Quaker Roots: Horticultural Connections with the Friends Tour

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Stewardship of the earth is a core tenet of Quakerism, which has led to many local and global connections between the Arboretum’s plant collection and Quakers.…

Behind the Bookcase | Lady Starlight: The Radiant Romances, Dramatic Life, and Literary Legacy of Mercedes de Acosta, the “White Prince” of Queer Hollywood’s Golden Age | In-Person

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Philadelphia, PA

RegistrationAdmission for this tour is $40. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more check your spam folder…

Halloween Lantern Tours

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:30 PM · Fort Washington, PA

Explore Hope Lodge by lantern light and participate in a spooky adventure! See Halloween Lantern Tour page for details and to order tickets. Reservations…

[SOLD OUT] Behind the Bookcase | Oscar Wilde: Shadows Beneath the Spotlight | In-Person

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA

Registration Admission for this tour is $40. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more. Please check your spam…

Member Exclusive: Conservation Woodlands Hike

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Devon, PA

@ Get a behind-the-scenes look at a special spot at Jenkins! Join with other members at the Patron Level and above as we explore behind the scenes at Jenkins!…

Dog-Friendly Autumn Crum Woods Hike

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Join us for a dog-friendly guided hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! Enjoy the crisp autumn air and scenic trails as we explore this hidden gem together.…

In-Person Highlights Tour

Sun, Nov 15, 2026 • 12:30 PM—1:30 PM · Swarthmore, PA

Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to experience the beauty of the fall garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant…

Guided Mansion Christmas Tours

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 12:00 PM—7:00 PM · Fort Washington, PA

The mansion will be decorated for the holiday season! Join us for a short film and guided tours of the mansion at 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and…

Holidays at Hope Lodge & Colonial Tavern

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Fort Washington, PA

Come take a self-guided tour of Hope Lodge decorated for Christmas, enjoy holiday music, train displays and much more! Admission charged. After the tour, join…

Admire The Monuments w/ Vision Repair

Sun, Aug 22, 2027 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA

Colorful sounds of the precariat

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