A Buzzworthy Celebration!
Join us, along with dozens of other exhibitors, on Friday, June 24th to celebrate Pollinator Week at the USDA’s Farmers Market!
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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.
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
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...
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...