Explorers Garden

Directions

Learn about accessibility at the Arboretum.

Explorers Garden

By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum.” Cross Washington Street and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. Enter the gate and walk straight up the road. Take a left onto Beech Path and then a right onto Chinese Path which is in the Explorers Garden.

By bus

Take any of several buses to Forest Hills MBTA station. Cross Washington Street and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. Enter the gate and walk straight up the road. Take a left onto Beech Path and then a right onto Chinese Path which is in the Explorers Garden.

By car

You can park on Arborway near Forest Hills Gate, and walk the half mile to the Explorers Garden.