All plant museums to visit in Minnesota

Immerse yourself in the world of plants at 4 museums in Minnesota dedicated to botany. These museums explore the diversity, biology, and importance of plant life.

Do you love plants and nature? Here are the must-visit botanical gardens in Minnesota:

  1. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum1

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

     Chaska, AL
    The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, located about 4 miles west of Chanhassen, Minnesota at 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, Minnesota, is a 1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum. It is a part of the Department of Horticultural Science in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota. It is open to the public every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. An admission fee is charged, and annual memberships are available.
  2. The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College2

    The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College

     St. Peter, MN
    The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College, colloquially known as The Arb, is a significant botanical attraction located on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, United States. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore a variety of botanical gardens and a vast 125-acre arboretum, which was established in 1973.
  3. Jeffers Petroglyphs3

    Jeffers Petroglyphs

     Comfrey, MN
    The Jeffers Petroglyphs site, located in southwestern Minnesota, is a significant historical site featuring pre-contact Native American petroglyphs. These petroglyphs are pecked into the rock of the Red Rock Ridge, a Sioux quartzite outcrop that extends for 23 miles. The site is surrounded by virgin prairie and is a testament to the rich cultural history of the region.
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    Northland Arboretum

     Baxter, MB
    The Northland Arboretum, located in Brainerd, Minnesota, is a vast 583-acre non-profit arboretum and nature reserve. This expansive green space offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore and appreciate the diverse flora and fauna of the region.