The Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University

VISITOR INFORMATION

The Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University is open every Monday - Friday 830 AM - 530 PM except when the University is closed. Click here for a list of University holidays.

We are currently open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 4 PM. 

• No reservations or tickets are required to enjoy the grounds. We do encourage a donation to the Arboretum, which can be done here.

• Cold bottled water and other beverages are available for purchase in vending machines outside of the service building.

• Restrooms are available for the use of guests in the service building.

• Arboretum map-guides are available at the Welcome Center.

ARBORETUM ETIQUETTE

The Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph's University is a space that is designated for quiet reflection, personal decompression, and to enjoy the beauty of nature. With this in mind, please considerate of others by:

Respecting the Garden

• Please do not climb our trees. 

• Refrain from entering garden beds.

• Please do not collect any material from the garden

• Please do not litter, trash receptacles are provided near the service building and welcome center.

• Please do not bring pets on the grounds with the exception of service animals.

• Please refrain from sporting activities (e.g. golf, frisbee, etc.).

• Saint Joseph's University is a smoke-free campus, no smoking is permitted on the grounds.

Photography

• We encourage our guests to take photos for personal use and post them on social media. The arboretum can be found on Instagram @barnesarboretumsju

• No professional photography without permission. Please contact us at (610) 660-2802 for more information.