April – September
Open daily from 9am – 7pm
Members can enjoy an exclusive hour from 8–9am
October
Open daily from 9am – 6pm
Members can enjoy an exclusive hour from 8–9am
November – March
Open daily from 9am – 5pm
Members can enjoy an exclusive hour from 8–9am
Please note, all hours are subject to change. Admission is free for Veterans and Active Military on Veterans’ Day.
The Arboretum is closed:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's Day
- After 1pm Christmas Eve
- After 1pm New Years' Eve
Map & Directions
The Dawes Arboretum is located east of Columbus, Ohio in Licking County, just north of Interstate 70.
- 7770 Jacksontown Rd., SE
- Newark, OH 43056
- 740-323-2355
From the North
Take Interstate 71 south to exit #169, State Route 13. Travel St. Rt. 13 south approximately 50 miles to downtown Newark. Continue following St. Rt. 13 south for an additional 6 miles. The entrance of The Dawes Arboretum is on the right.
From the South
Follow State Route 13 north 3 miles north of Interstate 70. The entrance to The Dawes Arboretum is on the left.
From the East
Take Interstate 70 west to exit #132, State Route 13 (approximately 20 miles west of Zanesville). Travel north on St. Rt. 13 for 3 miles. The entrance to The Dawes Arboretum is on the left.
From the West
Take Interstate 70 east to exit #132, State Route 13 (approximately 30 miles east of Columbus). Travel north on St. Rt. 13 for 3 miles. The entrance to The Dawes Arboretum is on the left.