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.
Garden Tours
Free weekly tours of the Enid A. Haupt Garden are offered every Wednesday at 10 a.m. from May 22 through September 25, 2024, weather permitting. Check the Smithsonian Gardens calendar for the most up-to-date information. Please note there are no tours on federal holidays (June 19).
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.
Sustainability
Smithsonian Gardens strives to make sustainability a priority in its daily operations and special projects in order to make a positive impact on our environment. Click here to learn about our sustainable strategies like the Recharging Station shown in this image.
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Foraging on the Way to Freedom
June 17, 2024 at 7:42 pm
Juneteenth is a day of commemoration and a time to reflect on the remarkable resilience of enslaved individuals seeking freedom. The historic record has little on freedom seekers’ experiences during their journey to freedom to escape enslavement. Few details have been found on the survival methods of people fleeing enslavement, including the means to find […]