Visit

Cornell Plantations, an area of great natural beauty and serenity, is
part of one of America's most renowned university campuses. When you visit, make your first stop the Nevin Welcome Center, our award-winning "green" building.

Our grounds are open from dawn to dusk, year round. Contact our visitor information desk at (607) 255-2400.

Hours

Our grounds are open free of charge, seven days a week, sunrise to sunset. Hours for the Nevin Welcome Center and gift shop are... Read more

Directions

Cornell Plantations’ botanical garden, arboretum and on-campus natural areas are located on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Read more

Nevin Welcome Center

The Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center is located at 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca New York, 14850. Learn more about this green building, its hours, exhibits, gift shop and rental information.

Parking

There is a fee for parking at the Botanical Garden and the Nevin Welcome Center. Parking is free in the F. R. Newman Arboretum and at our off-campus natural areas. Read more

Accessibility

The Nevin Welcome Center is a fully accessible facility. Learn more about the accessibility of our gardens and natural areas.

Facility Rental

Within the beautiful setting of our botanical gardens and arboretum, Cornell Plantations has several facilities available for rent for your wedding, special event, meeting, lecture or class. Read more