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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
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.
Paintings and jewellery by Dorothy Danta, Harriet Barry, Gerry Crisp and Carole Henderson.
Thursday Talks
Thursday 26 February 2026 - Thursday 26 November 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
