Home - Australian National Botanic Gardens
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.
Discover the Gardens
Latest events
Double exhibition
Thursday 31 July 2025 - Monday 25 August 2025
Join us at the Gardens for a double exhibition
Join us at the Gardens for a double exhibition
Thursday Talks
Thursday 14 August 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.
Art in Miniature
Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Sunday 21 September 2025
Art in Miniature is a group of 22 artists from the Canberra region who enjoy working and exhibiting miniatures artworks together.
Art in Miniature is a group of 22 artists from the Canberra region who enjoy working and exhibiting miniatures artworks together.
September Themed Walk - What is it about Wattles?
Monday 1 September 2025 - Sunday 7 September 2025
We welcome wattles as spring approaches but are you aware how very many species there are and how widespread they are?
We welcome wattles as spring approaches but are you aware how very many species there are and how widespread they are?
