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
Sunset cinema
Thursday 20 November 2025 - Saturday 28 February 2026
Enjoy latest releases, children’s and classic films in the beautiful garden surrounds. Bring a picnic or purchase your dinner and popcorn at the event.
Enjoy latest releases, children’s and classic films in the beautiful garden surrounds. Bring a picnic or purchase your dinner and popcorn at the event.
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 12 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.
Bonsai Exhibition 2026
Saturday 21 February 2026 - Sunday 22 February 2026
The Canberra Bonsai Society and Australian National Botanic Gardens are hosting the annual Australian Plants as Bonsai Exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens on 21-22 February.
The Canberra Bonsai Society and Australian National Botanic Gardens are hosting the annual Australian Plants as Bonsai Exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens on 21-22 February.
Flora to Finery Artist Floor Talk
Sunday 22 February 2026
Harriet Barry will be talking about the process by which she has developed her jewellery for this exhibition.
Harriet Barry will be talking about the process by which she has developed her jewellery for this exhibition.
