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.
Carramar Koala Quest
1–31 March, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm — Trail begins at the Visitor Centre
Embark on an adventure along a larger-than-life Koala sculpture trail throughout the Gardens and at select partner locations. Each koala has been created by a different artist and is named with its own story to tell.
Luminous Botanicus IV: Shade of Trees
Fridays and Saturdays 1, 2, 8 and 9 March, 7.30 pm – 11.00 pm — Begins at the Visitor Centre
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world after dark with a self-guided discovery of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Eucalypt Dyeing Workshop
Saturday 23 March, 9.00 am–1.00 pm — Banks Building
Learn to make leaf and bark dyes and imprints on fabric to celebrate National Eucalypt Day. Dye a scarf to take home as well as samples of wool, silk and linen dyed in local ACT acacias and eucalypts.
Native Plant Sale
Saturday 16 March, 8.30 am–1.30 pm — Southern car park
Browse Canberra's best range of Australian native plants, including many local species. Thousands of plants to choose from.
DIY Beeswax Wraps
Sunday 19 May, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm — Banks Building
Make your own beeswax wraps for World Bee Day.
Australian Plants as Bonsai Exhibition 2019
9.00 am – 4.00 pm, 23–24 February — Crosbie Morrison Building
Follow the signs from the car park, visitor centre or cafe.
A display of over 30 bonsai highlighting the breadth and diversity of the use of Australian plants in the art of bonsai, by Canberra and interstate artists.
NatureArt kids club
Last Sunday of every month, February–November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon — Banks Building
Join NatureArt Kids Club art and science adventures for an exciting exploration of nature in the gardens.
Macrame Plant Hangers Workshop
Sunday 23 June, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm — Banks Building
Learn how to make your own macrame plant hanger. Gain great new skills and take home a beautiful new plant hanger using 100% cotton.
Australian Trees and their Botanists – Summer Guided Walks
Sunday 17 February — Meet at the Visitor Centre
Take a fascinating guided walk uncovering stories of adventure, mystery, sex, and even murder, associated with Australian trees and overseas botanists.
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.
Friday Storytime for Preschoolers
First Friday of the month, 10.00 – 11.00 am — Follow the signs from the Cafe Bridge
Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.
Thursday Talks
12.30 pm on Thursdays from 1 Feb to 29 Nov 2018 — Theatrette
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
