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
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
Join us for live displays, feeding and handling of snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles and more this summer.
Join us for live displays, feeding and handling of snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles and more this summer.
Artist Talk with Sophie Baker
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Join local artist Sophie Baker as she shares her experiences of creating 'In the moment', her first solo exhibition at the ANBG.
Join local artist Sophie Baker as she shares her experiences of creating 'In the moment', her first solo exhibition at the ANBG.
Botanical Connections
Wednesday 22 January 2025 - Sunday 23 February 2025
Artist and Printmaker Jo Hollier sees the Gardens as a place of appreciation for our unique flora and a place where we can feel connected to nature and the environment.
Artist and Printmaker Jo Hollier sees the Gardens as a place of appreciation for our unique flora and a place where we can feel connected to nature and the environment.
