Howard Van Vleck Arboretum

The Howard Van Vleck Arboretum is a botanical garden located on the grounds of the Montclair Art Museum with thousands of plants and trees from different regions. Walking paths connect various planted areas, allowing visitors to move through gardens featuring different plant collections and seasonal displays.

The grounds were founded in 1940 by a horticulturist who specialized in collecting and growing plants from around the world. The space underwent significant changes when the adjacent art museum expanded at the turn of the 21st century.

The grounds carry the name of its founder and serve as a place where visitors can walk and learn about plants in a peaceful setting. People come here to experience nature while discovering how different species grow and thrive together.

The garden is free to visit and open daily, with accessible pathways for people with different mobility needs. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the paths vary in grade and elevation as they move through the landscaped areas.

A Chinese wisteria planted nearly a century ago still winds around entrance columns and displays purple flowers each spring. This ancient vine represents a living connection to the garden's earliest days.

Location: New Jersey

GPS coordinates: 40.81860,-74.22490

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:27