National Bonsai Museum Washington Dc
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National bonsai museum washington dc. North american collection national arboretum public domain the national bonsai museum isn t the most heavily visited museum in washington d c but it might be the most unique. Several famous trees are to be seen on display here including goshin john naka s forest. 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. 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.
The national bonsai penjing museum is located inside the us national arboretum in washington dc. National arboretum in northeast washington dc. 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. The area s bonsai trees sit in the national bonsai penjing museum which boasts an astounding 300 miniature trees that staff members rotate through the museum s three pavilions and special.
Bonsai at the national arboretum the national aboretum is a true hidden gem amongst other sites in dc. The national bonsai and penjing museum contains miniature masterpieces of horticultural art. National arboretum in washington dc. The national bonsai foundation in partnership with the u s.