News & Events Please note our new hours! The Arboretum is now CLOSED every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday because of the sequester cuts. We are open Friday through Monday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please see our Hours and Admission page for additional information. Exhibit: Becoming a Bonsai June 15 – September 29 (Fridays through Mondays only) See this exhibit to understand each step taken to transform a common nursery plant into a charming bonsai. Then tour the museum and see world class examples of these techniques. New: TreeWise Summer Program (for Youth Groups Only) July 22 – August 9 Bring your Youth Group to the National Arboretum for outdoor, hands-on activities that teach the science and value of trees.   New: All Aboard: Crapemyrtle Tram Tour July 27 Crapemyrtles are the superstars of the summer landscape. Learn all about them and see hundreds in peak bloom at this combination talk and tram tour.
Strategic Plan Finalized  "Rediscover the National Arboretum...     Where science meets beauty"
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Arboretum Botanical Explorer    Find a plant, tour a garden, and plan your visit
Arboretum Plant Introductions View plants developed by arboretum scientists and find one that's right for you!
Gardening Tips & Ideas at the U.S. National Arboretum.
Insect Pests in Urban Landscapes Experiment
A Proposed Classical Chinese Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum.
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