Ikebana International Exhibition
The Washington D.C. chapter of Ikebana International is displaying their arrangements over two weekends this April.
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Welcome to the U.S. National Arboretum
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.
MAY 5 UPDATE: Spring vehicular traffic restrictions have been lifted effective May 6th.
Eagle Cam Returns
The nesting pair of wild bald eagles at the US National Arboretum have laid 2 eggs this season: DC8 on 2/17 and DC9 on 2/20. The expected hatch times are late March. Watch here live!
Agents of Discovery Mission Now Available!
Learn about trees and nature while playing a fun game on your smartphone on your next visit to the National Arboretum!
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What's New
Potomac Bonsai Association Spring Festival
National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
May 6th - 8th
The Potomac Bonsai Association’s Annual Bonsai Festival returns to the National Arboretum. The festival will include an exhibition of bonsai by PBA members in the courtyard of...
Bonsai Museum’s Chinese Pavilion Reopens!
We are excited to announce that the Chinese pavilion at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum has reopened!
Every winter, Museum staff install a temporary roof over the pavilion to shelter most of the Museum’s trees during the...
Explore America’s Stately Treasures!
Do you know your state tree? Do you know why your state tree is what it is?
Every state and the District of Columbia has selected an official state tree, and these trees say something about the states they represent, the people who...