| Tour the Arboretum Self-guided
tours are available at your convenience Wednesday through Sunday from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a leisurely stroll learning about native flora and
fauna by reading our trail signs. Please call if you plan to bring a large
group for a self-guided tour.
Staff-guided tours are also available by reservation Wednesday through
Sunday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please reserve your guided
tour at least 2 weeks prior to your visit. Reservations are taken on a
first come basis and are booked only by telephone. A maximum of 75 people
and a minimum of 5 are required. If you need to cancel or reschedule a
guided tour, please give us as much notice as possible.
School Groups
Reservations are required for both self guided and staff guided tours
for schools. The requirements outlined above apply to school groups. Please
have the following ready when placing your reservation:
Preferred date and time
Class size and grade
Name of School
Contact name, address, and phone number
Activity request (limited to small class sizes)
Special needs of any students
Large classes will be divided into smaller groups during general guided
tours. At least 1 adult is needed for every 6 students to assist the Arboretum
staff. Teachers are responsible for supervising students while at the
Arboretum.
Group Fees
Schools K-12, Scouts, Children’s Clubs, and other child related
organizations
| Self-guided tour |
$1 per child under the age of 12 and $2 per child over
the age of 12, no admission for teachers and chaperones |
| Staff-guided tour |
$2 per child under the age of 12 and $4 per child over the age of
12, no admission for teachers and chaperones |
Universities and Community Colleges
| All tours |
$4 per student |
Mississippi State
University |
$3 per student |
General Public
| All tours |
$4 per person over the age of 12, $2 for children |
**All Arboretum and AHS reciprocal garden members
within these group categories enter free!**
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