U.S. Botanic Garden

4.6/5
(2.9K) · Botanical garden in Washington, United States
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Steeped in history, the United States Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. …

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Mar 27, 2025
We spent all of our time with the Bonsai and they were wonderful. I would recommend it to everyone. Next time we'll explore more of the grounds.Full review by Harold S
Mar 27, 2025
Lovely conservatory. Unfortunately the outdoor gardens were not open. Great educational displays and some of the most amazing orchids I have ever seen. It didn’t take long to view the exhibits and I …Full review by Barbara W
Mar 25, 2025
Where else would you want to be on a cold winter day but where the smells are intoxicating and floral. What a beautiful garden. I give thanks to everyone who tends to this magical place. What a treat…Full review by josH9235MI

Questions & answers

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Do they have wheelchairs?
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Yes, the Garden loans wheelchairs to visitors as a courtesy on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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What is the bag policy for to gardens?
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I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any …
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I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any restrictions.
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Will it be too uncomfortable to visit if it’s a 100 degrees outside, like it’s today?
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Yes
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Would kids enjoy this place?
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I have two teenagers. One enjoyed the visit and one was bored - on her phone the whole time. There is a "children's garden" where we saw small children playing while watched by …
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I have two teenagers. One enjoyed the visit and one was bored - on her phone the whole time. There is a "children's garden" where we saw small children playing while watched by their parents. Honestly, when making the decision about whether to bring your kids, I would consider how curious they are. The garden has lots of different kinds of plants (some kind of weird) in lots of different settings so that alone might distract them for a bit.
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Is it worth visiting in mid March?
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Yes, it is worth visiting all year round.
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Do I need a horticulture or plant science background?
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