Monarch caterpillar (photo by Betty Hall)
Sunflowers in the Home Demonstration Garden (photo by Betty Hall)
Second Annual Friends on the Farm! August 15, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at UK South Farm!
Common Milkweed (photo by Betty Hall)
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Visit Us!
We are located at 500 Alumni Dr. Lexington, KY 40503.
- The Arboretum grounds are open daily dawn until dusk for exploring.
- The Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Admission to the grounds is free
- The Kentucky Children's Garden is open Thursday-Saturday, 10a-5p and Sundays 1p-5p. Visit our page for the KCG to learn more.
- Contributions may be deposited in the donation tube outside the Visitor Center
- Check out our FAQs for more information!
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Arboretum Explorer
Click on the yellow-banded image above to go access Arboretum Explorer, a web-based database that you can use to "explore" the plants and learn more about The Arboretum.
Important Information
- A photography permit is necessary for all commercial landscape and portrait photography, including wedding, family, engagement, graduation, prom, senior photos, etc.
- Organized events at The Arboretum are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Director.