What’s on
There’s always something new and exciting to see and do at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Our calendar of events is changing all the time. Check out the list of current and upcoming events below.
Bilby trail and craft activities (self-guided)
Fri 29 Mar - Sun 28 Apr — Collect a map from the Visitor Centre
Learn about the bilby and its habitat on a children's self-guided trail.
Bush Fragrance
6 Apr – 5 May 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens
This exhibition celebrates the work of the Botanic Art Group and their love of native flora.
Gardens Through Time: Self-guided heritage trail
Sun 14 April - Fri 31 May — Maps available from the Visitor Centre
Look back in time to see how the Gardens has grown and changed on this self-guided historical photo trail.
Mothers Day Meditation, Sound Bath and Luxury High Tea at Jindii
Sunday 5 May, 10 am to 1 pm — Jindii Eco Spa
A unique way to celebrate Mothers Day with a profound transformative experience.
Free Guided Walk: Parliamentary Timber
6 to 12 May, 11 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 3 pm — Meet at the clock near the bridge.
Join a free guided walk during ACT Tree Week to learn about the beautiful Australian timbers featured in Parliament House.
Garden of Letters by the Canberra Calligraphy Society
8 May 2024 - 2 June 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens
Join the Canberra Calligraphy Society for their next exhibition ‘Garden of Letters’ at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Tree Week Talks
Friday 10 May 2024, 12.30 pm to 5 pm — ANBG Theatrette
Join guest speakers Assistant Prof. Chris Brack, Mart Hartley and Dr Tim Johnson for an afternoon of tree talks.
Storytime
10 - 11 am, first Friday of every month, except January — Crosbie Morrison Lawn
Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.
Exhibitions at the Visitors Centre
Daily, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery
Exhibitions explore the Australian environment through diverse creative forms including fine art, craft, photography and sculpture.
Thursday Talks
12.30 pm on Thursdays from February through November — Theatrette
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe. Bookings essential.
