Engage. Inform. Inspire.
Smithsonian Gardens celebrated 50 years of Engaging, Informing and Inspiring billions of local, national and international visitors. It has been truly amazing to witness the growth and positive impact that Smithsonian Gardens has experienced as it has matured into a world-class public garden and living museum.
Orchids: Masters of Deception
February 14, 2025 to April 27, 2025
at the United States Botanic Garden Conservatory
Orchids captivate and enthrall people around the world. They also captivate and lure pollinators – sometimes through fascinating, beautiful deceit!
Let’s Talk Gardens Webinar Series
“Grow” your gardening know-how! Our free online gardening program, Let’s Talk Gardens, covers a wide range of topics presented by our own professional staff, as well as guest speakers. No matter your level of gardening knowledge, there’s always something new to learn!
Join us on Thursdays at 12:00 PM EST for this popular webinar series.
Plan Your Visit
Smithsonian Gardens extends the Smithsonian’s museum experience in a public garden setting with over 180 acres of outdoor gardens including 13 public exhibition gardens often called the Smithsonian institution’s “museum without walls.”
We are open to the public every day except December 25.
HUMAN / NATURE
September 30, 2023 – Summer 2025
The exhibit includes 6 interpretive panels exploring the notion of biophilia, the innate need for humans to connect with living things, especially with plants.
Let’s Talk Gardens Video Library
“Grow” your gardening know-how! Our free online gardening program, Let’s Talk Gardens, covers a wide range of topics presented by our own professional staff, as well as guest speakers. No matter your level of gardening knowledge, there’s always something new to learn!
Community of Gardens Story Collection
A digital archive hosted by Smithsonian Gardens in partnership with our Archives of American Gardens, is a project designed to preserve our diverse garden heritage.
Latest From Our Staff
It’s Time to Begin Your Winter Pruning! (Part 2)
February 24, 2025 at 2:08 pm
This article is part two of a two-part series. If you missed part one, check it out here! In the January edition of the Smithsonian Gardens Newsletter, we started a discussion on winter pruning. We considered why pruning can and should be done during the winter, the importance of knowing the reason behind pruning a […]
