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Scott Arboretum

Scott Arboretum is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Scott Arboretum?

Scott Arboretum is a 357 acres (144 ha) arboretum coterminous with the campus of and operated by Swarthmore College. It is open to the public daily without charge. The arboretum was established and endowed by the Scott family in 1929 in honor of Arthur Hoyt Scott, "for the purpose of enabling Swarthmore College to acquire, cultivate and propagate the better kinds of living trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants which are hardy in the climate of eastern Pennsylvania and which are suitable for planting by the average gardener."

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The record

Museum details

Name
Scott Arboretum
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
Swarthmore
State
Pennsylvania
IMLS Museum ID
8409502475
Coordinates
39.90634, -75.35105
What kind of museum is Scott Arboretum?

Scott Arboretum is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →

Where is Scott Arboretum located?

Scott Arboretum is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.90634, -75.35105. See the map above.

Does Scott Arboretum have a website?

The IMLS record for Scott Arboretum does not list a website.

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