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 below.
Gang of Four Exhibition
3 - 28 July 2024, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre
Join the Gang of Four for their next exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Threatened Species Themed Walk
12 to 18 August, 11 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm — Meet at the clock near the Café bridge
Join us for a free guided walk through the Botanic Gardens. Visit some of the rarest plants in Australia and consider the threats to their existence.
Magnificent MEGAfauna: Hide and Seek
1 - 31 July, daily
Explore the Gardens in July to find some unique ancient animals!
TREE-Scapes Charcoal Drawing En Plein Air Workshop
Wednesday 14 and 21 August, 10 am - 12.30 pm — Meet at the Banksia Centre
Join us for a hands-on drawing activity with local artist John Pratt. John will share his love for expressive drawing through a range of graphic responses to trees from the ‘gestural’ to the more sustained observational account.
Storytime
10 - 11 am, 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.
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.
