The U.S. Botanic Garden, located at the foot of the Capitol and managed by the Architect of the Capitol, includes the Conservatory, (click here to see what’s blooming in the Conservatory); the National Garden with its prominent rose and regional collections; and the stunning two-acre Bartholdi Park. Click here to see the all-native Regional Garden through the seasons.
Visiting the U.S. Botanic Garden
Open 10-5 every day of the year! That includes the Conservatory and the National Garden. Across Independence Avenue from the Conservatory, Bartholdi Park never closes. Click here for directions and more info. Admission is FREE.
For what’s happening, check the Events at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
See U.S. Botanic Garden photos here on Flickr. Or watch a narrated video about the USBG, featuring former Director Holly Shimizu and others.
For more info, see the Landscape Architect’s Guide to the U.S. Botanic Garden.
U.S. Botanic Garden By Month
APRIL:
Click here for a slide show and video of the US Botanic Garden in April.
MAY:
Click here for a slide show and video of the U.S. Botanic Garden in May.
JUNE:
Click here for a slide show and video of the U.S. Botanic Garden in June.
JULY:
Click here for a slide show and video of the U.S. Botanic Garden in July.
AUGUST:
Click here for a slide show and video of the U.S. Botanic Garden in August.
SEPTEMBER:
Click here for a slide show and video of the USBG in September.
OCTOBER:
Click here for a slide show and video of the USBG in October.
NOVEMBER:
Click here for a slide show and video of the USBG in November.
AT THE HOLIDAYS:
Click here for a slide show and video of the USBG at the Holidays.