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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.