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United States Botanic Garden

Botanical garden · Conservatory · Washington, DC

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.

United States Botanic Garden, Washington, District of Columbia. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Burkhard Mücke · February 2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0
AdmissionFree garden entry

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LocationWashington, District of Columbia

100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

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Hours & admission

Published hours
Conservatory: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Gated outdoor gardens: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens: dawn to dusk. Closed Dec. 25.
Admission details
Admission is free. No tickets required.
Parking
The Garden has no parking lot. Metered street parking is available within a few blocks.
Contact
(202) 225-8333
100 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20001

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

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Not a garden recommendation.

Access & getting there

The Garden aims to make facilities and programs accessible to all visitors; see its Accessibility page.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
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