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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
Sunset cinema
Thursday 21 November 2024 - Saturday 22 February 2025
Summer is around the corner and that means the Sunset Cinema is back for another glorious season of outdoor movies under the stars!
Summer is around the corner and that means the Sunset Cinema is back for another glorious season of outdoor movies under the stars!
Illuminate '24
Thursday 28 November 2024 - Sunday 15 December 2024
The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Group aims to share their passion for discovering, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras.
The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Group aims to share their passion for discovering, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras.
In the moment
Thursday 19 December 2024 - Sunday 19 January 2025
In the moment is the first solo exhibition of artist/biologist Sophie ‘art’ Baker as she paints Australian landscapes ‘en plein air,’ literally in the open air.
In the moment is the first solo exhibition of artist/biologist Sophie ‘art’ Baker as she paints Australian landscapes ‘en plein air,’ literally in the open air.
Open air painting workshop in the Gardens with Sophie Baker
Thursday 9 January 2025 - Thursday 16 January 2025
Join Local artist Sophie Baker to immerse yourself ‘In the moment’ and be guided through an impressionist landscape painting process ‘en plein air’.
Join Local artist Sophie Baker to immerse yourself ‘In the moment’ and be guided through an impressionist landscape painting process ‘en plein air’.
Snakes Alive!
Monday 13 January 2025 - Sunday 19 January 2025
This week-long exhibition showcases a variety of Australian reptiles and amphibians - many of which are threatened, endangered and rarely seen in the wild or in captivity.
This week-long exhibition showcases a variety of Australian reptiles and amphibians - many of which are threatened, endangered and rarely seen in the wild or in captivity.
