LA Arboretum General Admission Tickets

Hours: 9am to 5pm (Last Entry 4:30 pm) 

Members Early Access: 8 am

Attention Visitors: The LA Arboretum will be CLOSED Thursday December 25th, 2025.

Starting Monday November 3, 2025 the Santa Anita Train Depot will be CLOSED to the public due to repairs.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Garden Etiquette & Rules

The Los Angeles Arboretum is a museum of living plants and welcomes visitors to make their experience enjoyable, interesting, and memorable. During a visit we ask guests to be good stewards of our plants, wildlife, and historic structures to protect them for future generations to enjoy.

While at the Arboretum, we ask that guests please observe the following:

• Do not collect, remove, or damage any natural materials including seeds, flowers, fruits, feathers, plant labels or other garden materials.
• No Pets. ADA Certified Animals are welcome.
• No outside food allowed in. (Non-alcoholic beverages/Drinks ok)
• Climbing trees or swimming in water features is not permitted.
• No Smoking in the Arboretum or LA County grounds. Smoking/vaping is not permitted in the gardens.
• Recreational equipment such as bicycles, skateboards, scooters, sports equipment, barbeques, radios, instruments, lawn chairs and coolers are not permitted.
• No Balloons or flying drones in the gardens. No remote control toys or large toys in general.
• No balls, buckets, baskets, shovels, bubbles, etc. Anything that can harm the plants or animals.
• Musical instruments are not permitted. Music in general should be listened to with headphones, not on speakers or phones at a loud volume.
• Children under 18 must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult/guardian.

Photography

Members and visitors are encouraged to take photos while visiting the Los Angeles County Arboretum. A permit is required for all posed and formal photography (portrait photography). Photography permit fees apply to all posed sessions on the grounds. For more info on photography at the LA Arboretum click here.

Interested in becoming an LA Arboretum Member? Click here for more information!