THE DAWES ARBORETUM

Operating Hours


The Dawes Arboretum is open 362 days every year. Hours change seasonally and Arboretum members can enjoy an exclusive hour.


DAILY HOURS APRIL - SEPTEMBER

Sunday through Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Members can enjoy an exclusive hour from 8:00 - 9:00 am
These hours are subject to change


DAILY HOURS OCTOBER

Daily: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Members can enjoy an exclusive hour from 8:00 - 9:00 am


DAILY HOURS NOVEMBER - MARCH

Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Members can enjoy an exclusive hour from 8:00 - 9:00 am

CLOSED

Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Year's Day
After 1pm Christmas Eve
After 1pm New Years' Eve

ADMISSION IS FREE FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY ON VETERANS' DAY

The Visitors Center is currently open Sunday through Saturday, 9am - 5pm.

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.