The Gardens

Inspiring, informing and connecting people with the Australian flora

The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection.

The Gardens also cultivates plants threatened in the wild. This helps protect them against extinction and provides information which might assist reintroduction to their natural habitat.

Summer Blooms

Kangaroo paws, Anigozanthos species, are among the many beautiful flowers in bloom throughout the Gardens this month. Come in and see what else is in flower!

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Coming Up

Optus Flix in the Stix
25 February 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Introduction to Botanical Art - Botanical art workshop
25 – 26 Feburary | 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
Twilight: A Family Adventure - An Enlighten Festival event
Fridays 2, 9 March & Saturdays 3, 10 March | 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm