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Discover the world’s most comprehensive display of Australian native plants in the heart of Canberra.
The Australian National Botanic Gardens is a place for recreation, inspiration, conservation, science and learning. Through our Living Plant Collections and the National Seed Bank, the Gardens makes a substantial contribution to conservation of Australian native plants. We work with a range of partner organisations to conduct diverse research into Australian plants and ecosystems.
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Latest events
Student photography exhibition
Saturday 27 September 2025 - Sunday 26 October 2025
Come and admire the prize-winners of this year’s school photographic competition.
Come and admire the prize-winners of this year’s school photographic competition.
Thursday Talks
Thursday 2 October 2025 - Thursday 27 November 2025
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Survive and Thrive - a story about seeds and science
Thursday 16 October 2025 - Sunday 16 November 2025
Discover how seed scientists and horticulturalists at the Gardens are working together to ensure that Australia’s subalpine species survive and thrive.
Discover how seed scientists and horticulturalists at the Gardens are working together to ensure that Australia’s subalpine species survive and thrive.
Australian Native Plant Society Canberra - Spring Plant Sale
Saturday 18 October 2025
This spring sale will feature around 7000 Australian native plants, with over 250 different species represented.
This spring sale will feature around 7000 Australian native plants, with over 250 different species represented.
