National Bonsai Museum Washington
National arboretum is honored to provide financial programmatic and curatorial support for the u s.
National bonsai museum washington. One of the best spots to relax and meditate in dc the museum is located on the grounds of the u s. Supported in large part by the national bonsai foundation this museum displays and studies superior bonsai penjing and related arts for the education and delight of visitors. Courtesy of pacific bonsai museum two historic bonsai trees have been stolen and the pacific bonsai museum in federal way wash is putting out a call to get them back. The national bonsai and penjing museum contains miniature masterpieces of horticultural art.
Distinguished national and international guests of various federal departments are also among the visitors. The chinese art of penjing and the japanese art of bonsai use woody plants in containers as a medium to portray the natural growth habit of trees in the landscape. Seeing the late fall foliage was beautiful but seeing the varied and beautiful collection of bonsai and penching chinese bonsai indoors was amazing and a great way to escape the cold. Bonsai at the national arboretum the national aboretum is a true hidden gem amongst other sites in dc.
The national bonsai and penjing museum is located on the 446 acre 1 80 km 2 campus of the us national arboretum in northeast washington d c. National arboretum in northeast washington dc. National bonsai penjing museum a free and public museum located on the grounds of the u s. Together we promote the art of bonsai penjing and related art forms to visitors through masterpiece displays and educational programs while fostering intercultural friendship and understanding.
National arboretum in washington dc.