What’s on
There’s always something new and exciting to see and do at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Our calendar of events is changing all the time. Check out the list of current and upcoming events below.
A charm of native bees
Thursday 29 February to Monday 1 April 2024 — Visitor Centre Gallery
Immerse yourself in the marvel of Australian native bees through intricate and lifelike watercolour paintings by Cheryl Hodges. Cheryl's larger-than-life artworks encapsulate the allure and diversity of native bees discovered at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Bilby trail and craft activities (self-guided)
Fri 29 Mar - Sun 28 Apr — Collect a map from the Visitor Centre
Learn about the bilby and its habitat on a children's self-guided trail.
Bush Fragrance
6 Apr – 5 May 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens
This exhibition celebrates the work of the Botanic Art Group and their love of native flora.
Culture on the Move – Bush Animal Weaving Workshops
Thurs 18 April and Fri 19 April, 10 am and 1 pm — Banksia Centre
Create your own bush animal during the school holidays.
Culture on the Move – Traditional Weaving Workshops
Sat 20 April 10 am - 1 pm — Banksia Centre
Sharing cultural knowledge on weaving and plant use and learning how to prepare fibres.
Storytime
10 - 11 am, first Friday of every month, except January — Crosbie Morrison Lawn
Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.
Exhibitions at the Visitors Centre
Daily, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery
Exhibitions explore the Australian environment through diverse creative forms including fine art, craft, photography and sculpture.
Thursday Talks
12.30 pm on Thursdays from February through November — Theatrette
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe. Bookings essential.
