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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.
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What's New
Proposed Canopy Trail
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the potential impacts associated with the proposed construction and operation of...
Seasonal Bathrooms Open for 2024
Seasonal restrooms in the Asian Collection and near the former Grove of State Trees by the corner of Eagle Nest and Azalea Roads have opened for 2024.
As a reminder, accessible bathrooms are available in the Administration...
NOTICE: Boxwood and Perennial Collections Closed Until Further Notice
In early August 2022, USDA-ARS discovered Boxwood blight on a small number of plants in the National Boxwood Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA). Because the collection has been frequently monitored, the disease was...