What’s on
There’s always something new and exciting to see and do at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Our calendar of events is changing all the time. Check out the list of current and upcoming events and exhibitions below.
Events and exhibitions
Student photography exhibition
Saturday 27 September 2025 - Sunday 26 October 2025
Come and admire the prize-winners of this year’s school photographic competition.
Come and admire the prize-winners of this year’s school photographic competition.
Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure
Tuesday 30 September 2025 - Friday 10 October 2025
This Spring school holidays, join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour.
This Spring school holidays, join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour.
Thursday Talks
Thursday 2 October 2025 - Thursday 27 November 2025
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.
Bugs Alive exhibition
Friday 3 October 2025 - Thursday 9 October 2025
We've got you covered for a great family day out in Australian National Botanic Gardens this Spring school holiday.
We've got you covered for a great family day out in Australian National Botanic Gardens this Spring school holiday.
Woodcraft Guild annual exhibition and sale
Friday 3 October 2025 - Monday 6 October 2025
The ACT Woodcraft Guild’s annual exhibition and sale will return at the Australian National Botanical Gardens this Spring School Holidays.
The ACT Woodcraft Guild’s annual exhibition and sale will return at the Australian National Botanical Gardens this Spring School Holidays.
Australian Native Plant Society Canberra - Spring Plant Sale
Saturday 18 October 2025
This spring sale will feature around 7000 Australian native plants, with over 250 different species represented.
This spring sale will feature around 7000 Australian native plants, with over 250 different species represented.
