Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Dirk Lejuene Timber Mosaics ended on Sunday 20 November 2022.

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Current events

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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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.

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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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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