Looking for a plant?
Our interactive map, the Arboretum Botanical Explorer (or “ABE”) is the perfect tool for the job.
Find plants, benches, and more from the comfort of your home computer.
Go to ABE
Welcome to the U.S. National Arboretum
To help protect the public from the spread of COVID-19, public access to all areas of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) are CLOSED, beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2020. All USNA activities and tours are suspended until further notice.
USDA continues to closely monitor the situation. We will update the operating status of USNA’s public facilities on our website when it changes.
Agents of Discovery Mission Now Available
Now you can 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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R Street Entrance Closure
The R Street Entrance will be CLOSED after 2:00 pm. Monday through Friday. Bicycles, pedestrians, official visitors, volunteers, tours, and contractors will be allowed to enter through R Street between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm Monday...
Have you tried our mobile app?
The U.S. National Arboretum mobile app will help guests navigate the vast grounds of the Arboretum via a digital map. A search feature will allow visitors to explore the collections and other features, learn about available visitor...