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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
Thursday Talks
Thursday 27 March 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.
Rainforests 18th annual exhibition by the Botanic Art Group
Saturday 5 April 2025 - Sunday 4 May 2025
This exhibition focuses exclusively on Australian native plants with a major theme of Rainforest.
This exhibition focuses exclusively on Australian native plants with a major theme of Rainforest.
Outdoor Greek Theatre - Antigone
Wednesday 9 April 2025 - Monday 21 April 2025
Outdoor Greek theatre comes to the Gardens. Greek Theatre Now presents Sophocles' Antigone at the Burbidge Amphitheatre.
Outdoor Greek theatre comes to the Gardens. Greek Theatre Now presents Sophocles' Antigone at the Burbidge Amphitheatre.
Secrets of the Australian Bush - Easter School Holidays Adventure
Monday 14 April 2025 - Thursday 24 April 2025
This Easter school holiday, discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens
This Easter school holiday, discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens
