Weekly Enid A. Haupt Garden Tours

Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
June 14 – September 27, 2023

Free. No reservation required. Approx. 40 minutes.

Weather permitting. No tours on federal holidays.

Meet one of our knowledgeable docents by the tour sign in the Enid A. Haupt Garden near the tour sign at the south entrance to the Smithsonian Castle. See gardens map.

The Enid A. Haupt Garden covers four acres and is situated between the Smithsonian Castle and Independence Avenue and has provided a welcome respite for Smithsonian visitors since it opened in 1987 as part of the redesigned Castle quadrangle. Composed of the Parterre, the Moongate Garden, and the Fountain Garden, the Haupt Garden’s design brings together the cultures and architecture of the surrounding museums and buildings.

Group Tours

For groups of 10 or more, you can submit a Group Tour Request. Garden tours are not available on weekends. Group garden tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Please note we do not currently offer school group tours. However, we invite you to explore our lesson plans and educational resources on our Learn page.

Virtual Tours

Can’t visit Smithsonian Gardens in person? Take one of our virtual tours.