Why settle for just a room with four walls when you can enjoy a room with a view? The Morton Arboretum has venues for every occasion, and each comes complete with picturesque views that make any event memorable. The award-winning aspects of the Arboretum add beauty and panache to any event.
The Visitor Center won The Conservation Foundation 2005 Award for Environmentally-Sustainable Building Designs. Environmentally-progressive pavements won the 2005 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The next time you plan your social or business event, think of these outstanding destinations! For more information about renting our “rooms with a view,” please contact us at 630-725-2190.
Rental Rates
The Morton Arboretum continues to closely monitor national and local guidance related to the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Arboretum's facility rental policies follow the State of Illinois' current coronavirus mitigation requirements.
The White Pine Pavilion
Thornhill Education Center
The Thornhill Education Center includes the Arbor Room, the Founder's Room, The Morton Terrace, and the Thornhill Lawn.
Fragrance Garden
The Fragrance Garden is a perfect location for an intimate wedding ceremony.
Arbor Room
Arbor Room offers spectacular views with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an expansive landscape.
Founder's Room
Add character to your wedding or social event by hosting it in the former library of the Morton family mansion. The historic room features timeless ornate bookcases, marble fireplace, and stained glass windows.
Visitor Center
The Ginkgo Room, the Chestnut and Hawthorn Rooms, and Orientation Hall have walls of glass—so magnificent Meadow Lake, Arbor Court, and sections of the Children's Garden and Maze Garden are never out of view. Seasonally planted containers in Arbor Court add texture and color to the scene, and birds and wildlife make frequent visits. Reflections on the water create a constantly changing backdrop and provide beauty to your event. Occasionally, a blue heron will fly over the water as you dine. Waterfowl and small ground creatures might make appearances, as they scuttle from dry land to water, from ground level to the treetops.
The Hawthorn and Chestnut Rooms are available for daytime and evening rental and adjacent to the Ginkgo Room. They are perfect for small groups and as adjuncts to the Ginkgo Room. Both offer views of Meadow Lake and are equipped with retractable screens and darkening shades.
Special Venues
In addition to the Visitor Center and Thornhill, several locations deserve your consideration.
Hedge Garden
Ceremonies sparkle within the Hedge Garden, where aisles of pristine greenery lead toward the statuesque four pillars. This formal garden is situated on three terraces. It is framed with elegant sheared hedges and a backdrop of four striking white columns that soar 20 feet high.
Sycamore Room
Create lasting memories by having your event in the inspirational Sycamore Room. Located in the Visitor Center's West Pavilion, the Sycamore Room has sheer glass walls overlooking the Ground Cover Garden, which is blanketed in color during all four seasons. This warm and inviting space is perfect for cocktail receptions.
Upon request, Facility Rental staff will be happy to provide you with a list of reliable audio-visual suppliers for your event.
For more information about renting our “rooms with a view,” please contact us at 630-725-2190.
For Children's Garden reservations, call 630-725-2038.