The Gardens

Inspiring, informing and connecting people with the Australian flora

The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection.

The Gardens also cultivates plants threatened in the wild. This helps protect them against extinction and provides information which might assist reintroduction to their natural habitat.

ClimateWatch in the Gardens

Become a 'citizen scientist'. Follow the Gardens' new ClimateWatch Trail, make observations and record timings of seasonal life stages of selected plants and animals. More information

Coming Up

The Scrolls Illuminated - Illustrating Australian nature: illuminating The Scrolls
16 May – 28 June 2012 | 9.30 am - 4.30 pm daily

afterDARK - Firefly Tour - Bring new light to a winter's night.
First Saturday of every month beginning 2 June | Two session times: 6.00 - 7.30 pm and 7.00 pm - 8:30 pm

Flora Explorer Tour - Discover the Gardens in relaxing style on an electric mini-bus
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays | 1.00 pm