Australian National Botanic Gardens

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The Story of the Australian National Botanic Gardens ended on Sunday 18 June 2023.

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Current events

A Walk in the Bush exhibition

A Walk in the Bush

4 to 29 September 2024, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre

Featuring works by ACT Porcelain Artists, A Walk in the Bush celebrates the Australian Bush and the beauty and diversity within.

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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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Botanica: Spirits & Food Festival

Botanica: Spirits & Food Festival

Sat 7 & Sun 8 September 2024

The festival showcases producers focusing on using Australia’s diverse native flora.

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Fuzz Berry by Amy Jones, Erindale College 2018, Year 7-12, Secondary Colour

Schools Photographic Competition 2024

Until Friday 30 August 2024

Friends ANBG Photographic Competition is open to students attending Australian schools or colleges.

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12-18 June 2023, 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.

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.

When

12-18 June 2023, 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm

Price

Free