Photography

Thank you for your interest in The National Arboretum. We are not accepting photography permits at this time.

Weddings

The U.S. National Arboretum is a federal facility administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Events and commercial activities, including weddings and photography, are subject to authorities, rules, and fees as per the Code of Federal Regulations Title 7, Part 500, Subpart A & B, Guidelines for Use of Facilities.

Weddings at the U.S. National Arboretum are managed on our behalf by the Friends of the National Arboretum in conjunction with MTG Hospitality. All wedding ceremonies and vow exchanges of any size require prior approval, fee payment, and coordination through these entities. If you are interested in having your wedding at the U.S. National Arboretum, please contact Natalie Thomas at natalie@mtghospitality.com

Pop-up weddings are not permitted at any time. Any unauthorized ceremonies observed on the grounds will be stopped by Security, and parties will be subject to removal.