Australian National Botanic Gardens

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MEGAfauna: myths and legends! ended on Sunday 31 July 2022.

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Current events

Arbour

Arbour

31 July - 1 September 2024, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre

'Arbour’ is an exploratory series of drawings and prints focusing on the rich diversity and meaning embedded in the form and structure of trees.

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Gang of Four Exhibition

Gang of Four Exhibition

3 - 28 July 2024, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre

Join the Gang of Four for their next exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

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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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Megafauna Insights

Megafauna Fun

Fridays & Saturdays 5 & 6 July, 12 & 13 July, 19 & 20 July at 10.15 am & 11.15 am — Rock Garden Friends Shelter & Eucalypt Lawn

Join children’s author Bronwyn Saunders for MEGAchats about MEGAfauna!

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1 July – 31 July ; 8.30 am – 5.00 pm — Special trail through the Gardens

Step back in time on this family adventure trail to meet the enormous creatures that inspire myths and legends, art and culture.

 Let your imagination run wild and daydream about what it was like to live with these gigantic animals.

Search the Gardens to find the megafauna, ancient plants and more. 

Pick up your map from the Visitor Centre or download MEGAfauna: myths & legends trail map [PDF]  to start your journey.

An enjoyable school holiday experience suitable for adults and families alike, and its free!

Wheelchair and pram accessible.

Expand your adventure and explore the Gardens by night at our ticketed MEGAfauna afterDARK events

When

1 July – 31 July ; 8.30 am – 5.00 pm

Where

Special trail through the Gardens

Price

Free