What's on at the Botanic Gardens

The Gardens host activites and events to suit all tastes, from our celebrated Summer Sounds concerts, to new and innovative workshops and exhibitions. And lots of outdoor fun for children and families.

Summer Activities

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Summer Concert Series

Share a sparkling summer evening with your family and friends at Canberra’s most popular outdoor music series.
Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Where: On the Eucalypt Lawn
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 8 – 30 January
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm

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Snakes Alive

Exhibition presented by the ACT Herpetological Association. Proceeds assist with research into herpetology

Where: Crosbie Morrison Building
When:   17 - 23 January
Time:    10am - 4pm weekdays
               10am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday
Cost:    $2 child, $5 adult (concessions $4)

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Sex and Death
in the Glass House

A diverse display of exotic and native orchids, carnivorous and tropical plants. Hundreds of plants are on display to tell the story of the bizarre life of plants.

Until 1 February

Rhythm Interrupted - Life Redirected

Lace work exhibition

An exhibition of original lace works by Jenny Rees and Vicky Taylor, and inspired by Jenny’s experience of the 2003 Canberra bushfires, which destroyed her home. In 2009 she published Lace from Australian bush: Australian wildflower patterns in torchon lace, a guide to creating lace works of native plants, including Swainsona, Telopea, Eucalyptus and Zieria.

Where: Visitor Centre
When: Wednesday 12 January – Tuesday 8 March
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm daily

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Bush Magic: Story time in the Gardens

Join us for a story, a short walk or craft activity at a special spot in the Gardens. Follow the signs from the cafe or check in at the Visitor Centre for location details on the day.

When: Friday 4 February
Time: 10 – 11 am
Where: check in at the Visitor Centre for location details on the day
Cost: $2 per child
Bookings: not required
Information: 02 6250 9408