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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.

Latest events

Flora to Finery exhibition

Wednesday 11 February 2026 - Sunday 8 March 2026

Paintings and jewellery by Dorothy Danta, Harriet Barry, Gerry Crisp and Carole Henderson.

Luminous Life: After Dark

Thursday 5 March 2026 - Saturday 7 March 2026

Get ready for an enchanting adventure as we unlock the gates to the Gardens for an exclusive After Dark experience.

March Themed Walk - Women Botanists, Balancing the Scale

Sunday 8 March 2026 - Saturday 14 March 2026

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, this walk celebrates women in botany - the pioneering female researchers, scientists, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants.

Dhulwa/Banksia re leaf – art exhibition

Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Monday 6 April 2026

Inspiring, informing and connecting people to Australian flora is at the heart of this project, a solo exhibition of ceramic works by Amanda Andlee Poland.

Thursday Talks

Thursday 12 March 2026 - Thursday 26 November 2026

Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.