What’s on
Please read our FAQ regarding the current COVID-19 restrictions in place at the Gardens.
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 below.
Indigenous plant use walks – Canberra and Region Heritage Festival
Thursday 8 April 10.30 am; Wednesday 14 April 11.30 am; Monday 19 April 10.30 am & Friday 23 April 11.30 am — Meet at the clock near the entry bridge
Discover how Indigenous Australians have used plants for food and medicine, to make tools and weapons, and for ceremonial practice.
Secrets of the Australian Bush – a family adventure
Monday 12 April 1.30 pm & 3.00 pm, Tuesday 13 April 10.00 am & 11.30 am, & Friday 16 April; 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.30 pm & 3.00 pm — Meet at the Visitor Centre
Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour and discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush.
Exhibitions at the Visitors Centre
Daily, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery
Exhibitions explore the Australian environment through diverse creative forms including fine art, craft, photography and sculpture.
Thursday Talks
12.30 pm on Thursdays from February through November — Theatrette
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe. Bookings essential.
