Canberra Arboretum Bonsai
National arboretum in washington dc.
Canberra arboretum bonsai. Native and exotic exhibits are rotated through the seasons so there is always something new on show. National bonsai penjing museum a free and public museum located on the grounds of the u s. All guided talks walks educational groups and public events have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors can enjoy a free guided tour of the village centre and marvel at the miniature living artworks in the national bonsai and penjing collection.
You ll be struck by the range of botanical beauty including the living artworks in the national bonsai and penjing collection. We will continue to update the operating status when it changes. The national arboretum canberra has 94 forests of rare endangered and symbolic trees from australia and around the world. Walk jog or cycle on over 20km of walking tracks that wind through the 250 hectare site.
It was a 3. A well laid out and presented collection of bonsais from artists all over australia. The national bonsai foundation in partnership with the u s. The canberra discovery garden.
The bonsai pavilion housing the superb national bonsai and penjing collection of australia. Relax and refresh at the arboretum cafe conservatory restaurant and the curatoreum gift shop. National arboretum is honored to provide financial programmatic and curatorial support for the u s. It seems it s unknown to most but it s a real must see.
Celebrating the art of bonsai and penjing in our nation s capital. Agents of discovery mission now available. Together we promote the art of. The u s national arboretum will reopen to the general public on a limited basis starting on monday june 8th 2020.
The national arboretum canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views unique experiences and a world class entertainment and events hub including the award winning margaret whitlam pavilion and the popular village centre. This hidden facility located inside the arboretum main building accessible by donation. Coordinating the australian native plants as bonsai annual exhibition cbs members act as volunteer guides and help maintain the bonsai on display at the national bonsai and penjing collection of australia located at the national arboretum canberra. Nestled into the landscape the award winning village centre is at the heart of the arboretum.
Lock down measures have eased a bit so i decided to take the family on a trip down to the national arboretum in canberra to visit the national bonsai penjing collection for a day.