Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Dirk Lejuene Timber Mosaics ended on Sunday 20 November 2022.

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Current events

Bot gardens day.

Botanic Gardens Day - more than just a garden

Sunday 26 May, 10 am - 3 pm

Visit the Gardens on Sunday 26 May from 10 am – 3 pm and discover the important role the Gardens plays in safeguarding Australia’s native plants. 

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Garden of Letters by the Canberra Calligraphy Society

8 May 2024 - 2 June 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens

Join the Canberra Calligraphy Society for their next exhibition ‘Garden of Letters’ at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

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Gardens Through Time: Self-guided heritage trail

Sun 14 April - Fri 31 May — Maps available from the Visitor Centre

Look back in time to see how the Gardens has grown and changed on this self-guided historical photo trail.

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Megafauna 2024.

Magnificent MEGAfauna: Hide and Seek

1 - 31 July, daily

Explore the Gardens in July to find some unique ancient animals!

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26 October – 20 November — Visitor Centre Gallery

A sculptural feast of three dimensional decorative wood mosaics by Dirk Lejeune.

Inspired by his fascination of the Australian bush, his artworks consist of timber, bark and crosscuts of branches.

When

26 October – 20 November

Where

Visitor Centre Gallery