Australian National Botanic 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.

Woodcraft guild.

Woodcraft Guild Annual Exhibition

Fri 29 Sep 11:30-4:30, Sat 30 Sep & Sun 1 Oct 9:30am-4:30pm, Mon 2 Oct 9:30-3pm — Crosbie Morrison Building

The ACT Woodcraft Guild's Annual Exhibition and sales event 2023. Discover the finest work of the ACT Woodcraft Guild, meet the members and see the members in action in a variety of woodworking demonstrations.

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New Holland Honeyeater in Grevillea rhyolitica, by Pam Rooney 

Wake up with the birds

Sat 7 & Sun 8 October, 7.45am – 9.30am — Meet at the Visitor Centre

Join us for an early morning bird watching walk in the Australian National Botanic Gardens during Floriade with one of our experienced guides. Not suitable for children under 8. 

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ANPS plant sale

Native Plant Sale

Sat 21 Oct, 8:30am - 1:00pm (or until sold out) — Southern car park

This spring sale will feature around 5,000 Australian native plants with 250 different species represented. All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds.

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Twilight Tour: Adults

Twilight tour: adults 

25, 29 & 30 September 2023 — Park in the carpark off Clunies Ross Street and meet at the Jindii Gate

Visit the Gardens after closing time to uncover the stories of our native plants in a whole new light.

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Twilight Tour: Family

Twilight tour: family

Mon 25 & Sat 30 September 2023 — Park in the carpark off Clunies Ross Street and meet at the Jindii Gate

Visit the Gardens after closing time to uncover the stories of our native plants in a whole new light.

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Who Did That Children's Trail

Secrets of the Australian Bush – a family adventure

Mon 25 Sep, Wed 27 Sep, Fri 29 Sep, Tue 3 Oct & Thu 5 Oct: 10.30am — 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.

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Storytime

Storytime

First Friday of every month, except January — Crosbie Morrison Lawn 

Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.

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Exhibitions at the Visitors Centre

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.

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Thursday talks, Australian National Botanic Gardens

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.

Discover upcoming talks