Welcome to the U.S. National Arboretum

General Information

The grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the year except for Christmas Day. The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for federal holidays from November through February. Admission to the grounds and museum is free and no tickets are needed.

NEW SPRING 2024 TRAFFIC PLAN IN EFFECT

Beginning Wednesday, March 27 through mid-May, the Arboretum will implement a temporary traffic plan that impacts traffic flow and parking throughout the grounds. CLICK HERE for details.

Interactive Map

Looking for a plant? Try our interactive map and living plant database search, and plant browser, the Arboretum Botanical Explorer (ABE), designed for large-screened devices.

Go to ABE

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Proposed Canopy Trail

The USNA has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the potential impacts associated with the proposed construction and operation of a canopy trail attraction.

Read more here!