RT United States Botanic Garden

Living plant museum featuring a historic conservatory, outdoor gardens, and seasonal exhibits that celebrate the diversity and importance of plants to life on Earth.

General Information

Hours:

Conservatory: Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. from June 9 – August 31, 2025)
National Garden: Daily 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (open until 7:00 p.m. April 1 – Sept 15)
Bartholdi Park: Daily dawn to dusk
Closed December 25

Fees:

Admission is free
No tickets or reservations required

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed

Seasons:

All year; Spring and Summer recommended for peak blooms and outdoor garden access

Location:

100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001

Website:

usbg.gov

How to Get There

From Federal Center SW Metro Station, walk north on 3rd Street SW, cross Independence Avenue, and continue to Maryland Avenue to reach the Conservatory entrance.

Overview

The United States Botanic Garden on the National Mall, established in 1820 and in continuous operation since 1850, is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. It includes the glass-domed Conservatory with the Tropics, World Deserts, and Orchid House, the outdoor National Garden with native Mid-Atlantic plants, a rose garden, and the First Ladies Water Garden, and Bartholdi Park with its historic fountain. Admission is free.

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