Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Talking with Trees ended on Sunday 30 May 2021.

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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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5 – 30 May; 9.30 am – 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery

An exhibition featuring historic and contemporary images showing how the Gardens has evolved into a site of understanding of our native flora, as well as a place of reflection, discovery and species protection. 

Artist Tracey Benson seeks to evoke the emotions of reverence, hope and empowerment through the use of photography, video and augmented reality. 

Part of Canberra Tree Week

When

5 – 30 May; 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

Where

Visitor Centre Gallery