Visit & Admission

Tyler Arboretum

515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063

Directions:

Tyler Arboretum is approximately 3.8 miles from the Borough of Media, PA., in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and is easily accessible via road.

We are a 30 to 45 minute drive from the center of Philadelphia* and roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Wilmington, DE* (*depending on traffic, road conditions, and weather).

For GPS and cell phone map applications, Tyler’s street address is:

515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063

Our telephone number is: 610-566-9134

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Directions from Route 476 (aka the Blue Route):

Take Route 476 to Route 1, Exit 5 (Springfield/Lima exit). Take Route 1 Southbound to Route 352. Turn right onto Route 352 North, which goes past the Granite Run Mall.

Follow Route 352 North to the first intersection after the Mall and turn right onto Barren Road.

Follow Barren Road past Penncrest High School (on the right). Turn left at the next intersection (small intersection with four-way stop signs) onto Painter Road.

Follow Painter Road about one mile to the Arboretum entrance, located on the right.

From Media and Springfield:

Take Baltimore Pike South to Route 352 North. Proceed as above.

From Philadelphia and the north:

Take City Line Avenue (Route 1) South to Route 352 North. Proceed as above.

From Delaware and the south:

Take I-95 North to Marcus Hook/Route 452 exit. Exit on the right and turn left onto Route 452 North. Stay on Route 452, crossing over Routes 1 and 352. Route 452 changes into Barren Road after crossing Route 352. Proceed as above.

From Newtown Square and Broomall, PA:

Take Route 3 South to Route 252. Follow Route 252 towards Media. Turn right onto Rose Tree Road. Follow Rose Tree Road to Painter Road. Turn right onto Painter Road and follow about 2 miles to the Arboretum parking lot on the right.

From Delaware, Chadds Ford, and Kennett Square:

Take Route 202 North to Route 1. Follow Route 1 North to intersection of Route 452. Turn left onto Route 452. Stay on Route 452, crossing over Route 352. Route 452 changes into Barren Road after crossing Route 352. Proceed as above.

Hours

Open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

April – October
Daily 9 am – 6 pm

November – March

Daily 9 am – 4 pm

Admission Prices

Membership: Available Online or In-Person

Members: FREE Every Day!

General Admission: Available Online or In-Person

Adults (ages 18-64): $18
Seniors (65+): $15
Children and young adults (ages 3-17): $10
Children age 2 and under: FREE

Discounted Admission: Available In-Person Only

Veterans (with ID): $15
Active military (with ID): $10
Students (with ID): $10
ACCESS/EBT Holders (with ID): We offer general admission concessions for Pennsylvania residents who are ACCESS/EBT holders for $2 per person (limited to 4 people). This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is not valid for special events.

More than 50 libraries offer their patrons the opportunity to visit Tyler Arboretum with a Library Pass. The pass provides general admission to Tyler for 4 people (adults or children) on the days the patron has checked it out of the library.

Tyler Arboretum partners with multiple public gardens, museums, and cultural attractions throughout North America whose members may be entitled to reciprocal or reduced-rate admission.

PLEASE NOTE: Proof of current membership at the appropriate level to the external organization must be presented in person at our Visitor Center.

Our current reciprocal partnerships include:

  • American Horticulture Society Member Partners: Free admission with membership card from participating organizations. This offer is not applicable for the Great Valley Nature Center or Riverbend Environmental Center.
  • Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Members: Free admission with membership card.
  • AAA Members: $1 off admission for Cardholder only with a current membership card.
  • WHYY Members: $1 off admission; limited to four individuals with a current membership card.
  • NARM – North American Reciprocal Museums Members: Free admission. Visitors must have a gold NARM sticker on their organizational membership card.
  • ROAM – Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums: Holders of these cards must have a Steward or Circle of Friends Level Membership and have the gold NARM sticker or the silver ROAM symbol on a current organizational membership card.
  • Explore & Save Brandywine Valley Program: Members of the cultural attractions listed below receive $2 off regular admission for a maximum of two individuals. Visitors must present a current organizational membership card to receive their discount.
    • Brandywine Zoo
    • Chester County Historical Society
    • Delaware Art Museum
    • Delaware Museum of Natural History
    • Hagley Museum
    • Longwood Gardens
  • Philly Parent Circle: $1 off admission, up to 6 people. To claim this discount, visitors must present a current PPC card.

Turn Your First Visit Into Membership

If you purchase single-use admission tickets and wish to become a member on the day of your first visit, we can apply your initial ticket purchase toward the cost of membership.

Stop in at the Visitor Center to learn how!

Groups & Private Tours

Groups: With at least 24 hours notice, groups of 10 or more can receive $1 off admission per person.

Private Tours: We offer private, one-hour, seasonal tours Monday through Friday by reservation made at least one month in advance.

Educators and School Groups: Please see our School Field Trip information below.

Food & Drink

Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day at Tyler:

  • Picnic tables are located just around the corner from the Visitor Center, with easy access to the parking lot.
  • You are also welcome to bring a blanket and enjoy a meal or snack in other areas of the Arboretum.
  • Please tote your own trash (including uneaten food items) and either take these items home with you or dispose of them in the designated containers.

The Visitor Center also sells bottled drinks, energy bars, and snacks to keep visitors hydrated and fueled for a day in the Arboretum. During the warmer months be sure to stop in for an ice cream treat.

Tyler Gift Shop

The Visitor Center Shop offers a wide range of Tyler Arboretum products, including hats, t-shirts, note cards, mugs, and water bottles. There are unique handmade gift items, such as hand-turned wood bowls made from reclaimed wood from Tyler’s trees, nature-inspired jewelry, and pottery made from regional clay.

We offer an extensive collection of children’s nature-related books as well as field guides and environmental books for adults. Inexpensive toys and souvenirs for children are always popular. Stop in at every visit to see what’s new.

Members receive a discount on all merchandise!

Accessibility

While many of the paths at Tyler are paved, in places the naturalistic nature of our site means that access to certain plants and garden displays is often via turf, grassy, or mulched surfaces. Visitors will be most comfortable in footwear suitable for uneven surfaces.

Some areas involve moderate to steep grades which means there may be limited accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Strollers with larger tires are easier to manage on rough terrain than umbrella-style strollers.