Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Sunset Cinema ended on Saturday 25 February 2023.

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Current events

Guided Walk

Amazing Women in the World of Plants

6-12 March: 11am - 12pm & 2pm - 3pm

Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers, scientists, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected, wrote about or painted. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.

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ANPS plant sale

Native Plant Sale

18 March, 8.30 am–1.30 pm (or until sold out) — Southern car park

Browse Canberra's best range of Australian native plants, including many local species. Thousands of plants to choose from.

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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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Walking

The Story of the Australian National Botanic Gardens

12-18 Jun: 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm

How did these gardens start? Where were the first trees planted and who planted them? Who were some of the people to shape the Gardens and what was their contribution? What is next in the Gardens development? Join a free guided walk to visit significant historical developments in the Gardens while enjoying the plants.

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Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 24 November 2022 – 25 February 2023 — Eucalypt Lawn

Enjoy your favorite movies under the eucalypts and sky of beautiful sunsets, clouds and stars.

Program and bookings

FAQs

Nightly Food Truck. Fresh Popcorn & Snacks.

COVID-Safe measures apply.

EATS

We’ve got the tummy covered with….

Snacking: The ‘movie must-haves’ like freshly popped popcorn, chocolates & lollies.

Dining: Enjoy dinner under the stars with our onsite food truck. Order onsite through our QR code and get a text when it’s ready to collect!

Don’t forget you can also pack your own picnic just like the good ol’ days.

DRINKS

Sunset Cinema is fully licensed. No-BYO alcohol is permitted.

Note: Sunset Cinema is a cashless event. Our vendors & snack bar only accepts card.

When

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 24 November 2022 – 25 February 2023

Where

Eucalypt Lawn

Price

Cost applies