Ikebana International Exhibition
The Washington D.C. chapter of Ikebana International is displaying their arrangements over two weekends this April.
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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.
The Washington D.C. chapter of Ikebana International is displaying their arrangements over two weekends this April.
Learn more here!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!
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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May 6th - 8th
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