3 gardens in District of Columbia checked against official websites: 2 display gardens, 1 japanese garden, 1 rose garden. Most are listed in or near Washington. 1 list free general entry and 0 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.Gardens near Washington
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
Marjorie Merriweather Post's estate in Washington, D.C., with a mansion museum, rose garden, Japanese-style garden, French parterre and greenhouse. Closed Mondays.
National Park Service ponds in northeast Washington planted with lotus and water lilies, which bloom from late May through September. Open year-round.
A federal living plant museum near the Capitol with an indoor Conservatory, outdoor National Garden and nearby Bartholdi Gardens. Admission is free and no tickets are needed.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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