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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
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.
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.
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.
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Growing Friends Autumn Sale of plants
Saturday 14 March 2026
All plants sourced exclusively from the ANBG. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses, shrubs and some ferns, will be on sale in the Banksia Centre Carpark.
All plants sourced exclusively from the ANBG. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses, shrubs and some ferns, will be on sale in the Banksia Centre Carpark.
Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Region, Autumn Plant Sale
Saturday 21 March 2026
This autumn sale will feature around 4000 Australian native plants, with over 200 different species represented. All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds, and are grown locally.
This autumn sale will feature around 4000 Australian native plants, with over 200 different species represented. All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds, and are grown locally.
