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Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
4.5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Ambler, Pennsylvania
Botanical garden featuring formal gardens, a greenhouse, flowers and trees.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (267) 468-8000
- Website ambler.temple.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“Be sure to find the labyrinth and check out the potted tropicals near the greenhouse!”
“The formal gardens were rather nostalgic for me as the smell of the peonies took me back to my childhood.”
“Be sure to find the labyrinth and check out the potted tropicals near the greenhouse!”
Amenities couples mention
“Be sure to find the labyrinth and check out the potted tropicals near the greenhouse!”
“Fountains doesn’t work, but it is not a season yet, I think (April 22).”
What couples say again and again
“The entire campus is a garden filled with great trees, artwork and beautiful flowers.”
From the reviews
Beautiful hidden gem in Ambler. We had our engagement photos taken here and they turned out so lovely! Antony was a huge help in getting everything organized & secured, so big shoutout to him! Here are some photos :)
Getting married at Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
Ambler Arboretum of Temple University comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Ambler Arboretum of Temple University — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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