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Current and coming activities details from the Visitor Centre 6250 9540

  • Opening Hours: 8.30am to 5pm (extended in January to 6pm weekdays and 8pm weekends)
  • Visitor Centre Exhibition – Schools' Photographic Competition daily 9am - 4.30pm until 11 October 2009
  • Display Glasshouse - off the Main Path in the Sydney Region Flora section
  • Daily free Guided Walks by the Friends Volunteer Guides: 11.00 am and 2.00 pm, meet at the Visitors Centre.
  • ACTION bus to Botanic Gardens, route & timetable and dates.

Monday 16 November
30 January

Replant: a new generation of botanical art
See the remarkable world of plants through the eyes of seven artists.
This exciting exhibition of 20 limited edition etchings and 6 photographs explores the unique characteristics of species that survive and prosper through the climatic extremes of monsoonal rains, dry weather and wild fires in Northern Australia.
Cultural stories, plant use and scientific knowledge are distilled together in an acutely observed exploration of flora in the Top End.

Free, Visitor Centre Gallery
Friday 4 December
10 am – 11 am

Bush Magic: Story time in the Gardens
Join us for a children’s book in a Eucalypt nook for story time fun.
Stories, songs and activities suitable for pre school aged children with parents / carers.

Gold coin donation, bookings not required, Education lawn
Saturday 5 December
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Christmas Concert and Carols performed by ANU choral society
The Australian National University Choral Society (SCUNA) invites you to welcome in the festive season in the Gardens.
Enjoy a choral Christmas concert followed by community carols on the Eucalypt lawn. Bring your own rug and relax with family and friends.

Free, Eucalypt Lawn

January - dates coming soon

Summer Sounds Concert Series
Share a sparkling summer evening at Canberra's most popular outdoor music series.
Wine, beer and soft drinks are available for sale from the Friends.

Free, Eucalypt Lawn

Monday 18 - Sunday 24
January

10 am - 4 pm weekdays
10 am - 6 pm weekend

Snakes Alive!
Be charmed by our live displays of Australian snales, lizards, frogs and turtles, presented in partnership with the ACT Herpetological Association.

$5 adults, $4 concession, $2 children, Crosbie Morrison building

Friday 5 February
10 am - 11 am

Bush Magic: Story time in the Gardens
Join us for a children’s book in a Eucalypt nook for story time fun.
Stories, songs and activities suitable for pre school aged children with parents / carers.

Gold coin donation, bookings not required, Education lawn
Sunday 7 February
1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Music and Dances of Neighbours
National Multicultural Festival
Join us in celebrating the National Multicultural Festival by enjoying authentic music and dance from Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria and Greece.
Performers include the ACT Torres Strait Islander Dance Group, Canberra and Queanbeyan Maori group, ensemble Dusha Balkana
and the Canberra Hellenic Dancers.

Free, Education lawn

 

See calendar of events and activities organised by the Friends of the ANBG - Friends' Calendar

In Flower this Week
  • In Flower This Week at the Gardens - updated each week by a volunteer.
  • View past issues of 'In Flower This Week'.

 

Updated 16 November, 2009