Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Home
United States
Superior, AZ
Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the Oldest and Largest Botanical Garden in Arizona.

05/14/2026

Vibrant and essential, the Echinocereus pentalophus is a standout of the South American Loop at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Its bright blooms support key pollinators and highlight the remarkable resilience of desert cacti.

05/13/2026

The mesquite trees are blooming at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, filling the trails with soft golden catkins and the hum of pollinators. These delicate spring blooms celebrate the changing season and the beauty of desert life in motion.

Plan your visit—link in bio.

05/12/2026

Join our Critter Crawler Night Tour at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and explore the Sonoran Desert after dark with expert guides.
See the desert in a whole new light on June 12th from 7:30–9:00 PM.

Price - $12–$18 - Limited to 24 guests
Preregistration required
Children 4 and under and pets are not permitted.

Visit our website to learn more: https://btarboretum.org/event/critter-crawl-night-tour/

05/11/2026

Join us for Member Appreciation Night on May 15th from 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM. BTA members and their guests are invited to enjoy extended hours and golden hour in the garden.

Learn more here: https://btarboretum.org/event/member-appreciation-night/

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Moms get in FREE today. Treat mom to fresh air, blooming cacti, and a day she’ll be sure to love.

05/09/2026

Boyce Thompson Arboretum will be closed for staff training this Tuesday, May 12th. We'll be back to our regular hours on Wednesday, May 13th. We look forward to seeing you in the garden!

05/08/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by desert beauty! This Sunday, moms receive free admission to Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Stroll the gardens, enjoy spring blooms, and make new memories together in nature.
Open 6 AM – 5 PM
Date: May 10th

Plan your visit- link in bio

05/07/2026

Explore the Eucalyptus Forest at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and take in the calming scent, cool shade, and peaceful beauty of towering trees. A quiet escape you don’t want to miss.

Plan your morning visit at: https://btarboretum.org/

05/06/2026

Golden season at Boyce Thompson Arboretum—the Palo Verde trees are in full bloom, painting the desert in brilliant yellow. Come see Arizona’s state tree at its brightest and experience the magic of spring in the desert.

Plan your visit—link in bio.

05/05/2026

See the desert in bloom at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. The yuccas are now bursting with tall stalks of creamy white flowers—an unmistakable sign of spring in the Sonoran Desert. These blooms bring beauty to the landscape and attract pollinators across the gardens.

Visit soon to see this seasonal display at its peak.

Plan your visit, link in bio.

05/04/2026

Discover what’s prowling in the borderlands! Join us May 8th for Branching Out: “That’s an Ocelot of Data” with Kinley Ragan from the Phoenix Zoo. Learn about rare wildlife camera findings from the Atascosa Complex, home to ocelots, black bears, and more.

Pre-registration required:
https://7830.blackbaudhosting.com/7830/Branching-Out-Speaker-Series-08May2026.

Address

37615 E. Arboretum Way
Superior, AZ
85173

Telephone

+15206892723

Website

https://btarboretum.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Boyce Thompson Arboretum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Boyce Thompson Arboretum:

Shortcuts

Want your museum to be the top-listed Museum in Superior?