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What's on at the Australian National Botanic Gardens
News | In flower this week | Thursday talks | Holiday activities | Exhibitions | Walks
The Gardens host activites and events to suit all tastes, from our celebrated Summer Sounds concerts, to new and innovative workshops and exhibitions. And lots of outdoor fun for children and families.
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May in the Gardens
Download a printable poster of what's on in the Gardens in May.
afterDARK - Firefly Tours
Bring new light to a winter's night on our new afterDARK Firefly Tour.
Warm your hearts and hands with a delicious hot chocolate, then construct your own hand made lantern. Have your lanterns lit by a guide then embark on a fascinating after dark discovery of the Gardens.
When: Saturday 2 June I Saturday 7 July I Saturday 4 August
Time: Two sessions are available each night | 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm and 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Cost: $19 adults | $14 children | Children under 3 free, share lantern with adult
Bookings: Essential as numbers are limited | Purchase tickets
Flora Explorer Tours
Discover the Gardens in relaxing style in this one hour guided tour aboard a 12-seater electric bus.
When: Saturdays and Sundays beginning in June | 1.00 pm
Where: Tours begin outside of the Visitor Centre
Cost: $6.00 adult | $3.00 child under 16 and concession | Children under 3 ride free
Purchase tickets: At the Botanical Bookshop in the Visitor Centre
Bush Magic: Bird stories
Remember the birds as winter comes with bird stories and a craft in the Gardens.
When: Friday 1 June | Storytime is on the first Friday each month
Time: 10 – 11 am
Where: Follow the signs from the Cafe or check in at the Visitor Centre for details on the day
Cost: $2 per child | Suitable for pre-schoolers
Bookings: Not required
The Scrolls Illuminated
Illustrating Australian nature: illuminating The Scrolls
A selection from five series of naturalistic watercolour paintings and preparatory sketches of Australian nature by Fiona Pfennigwerth, that are scanned and reproduced as borders in her recently published book The Scrolls Illuminated: an illuminating presentation of Solomon's Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther from the Bible.
When: Until 28 June
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery
Botanical Art Workshops
Develop your art skills through this series of workshops with some of Australia's expert botanical artists. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists. Presented by the Canberra Institute of Botanic Art.
Next Workshop: Techniques for Realistic Leaves with David Mackay
When: Saturday and Sunday 2 and 3 June
Time: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
Where: Crosbie Morrison Building
Cost: Fee applies
Painting: Pandorea jasminoides by Nilavan Adams
Dreamtime Dot Painting with Duncan Smith
Learn the inside story and meaning of dot painting directly from an award winning aboriginal artist.
Session starts with a Dreamtime story retold by Duncan, followed by a 1 hour dot painting workshop in which participants will learn the traditional art form of creating patterns and symbols to illustrate the story.
When: Monday 16, Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 July
Time: 10.30am – 12.00 noon
Age: 10yrs+
Cost: $15 per participant | Painting materials/canvas provided - participants to bring own painting apron/shirt
Places strictly limited and payment in advance through ANBG online ticketing | Tickets to go on sale in mid June.
Thursday Talks
A fascinating series of talks about Australian plants, plants of the world and special topics related to plants. Presented by the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
When: Thursdays from February to November
Time: 12:30pm
Where: Theatrette
Cost: Gold coin donation to the Friends of the ANBG
Free Guided Walks
Free Guided Walks by the Friends Volunteer Guides
Daily at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
Meet at the Visitors Centre
Friends Events and Activities
See Friends' Calendar for special events and activities organised by the Friends of the ANBG