Australian National Botanic Gardens

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MEGAfauna: myths and legends! ended on Sunday 31 July 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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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