The National Arboretum, one of D.C.’s best-kept secrets, is home to 9 miles of winding parkland roads covering more than 450 acres. Get outdoors and enjoy a spring day at the Arboretum during what is usually the peak blooming time for azaleas, dogwoods, and seasonal wildflowers.
The day includes a walking tour of popular collections on the grounds, a picnic box lunch on site, and a special guided tour of the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, where you can explore the collection up-close and learn how this living art form reflects the Asian aesthetics of its origins.
Know Before You Go
- The tour meets on site at the National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC.
- Parking is available.
- This program involves walking; wear shoes appropriate for unpaved paths.
- A box lunch is included.
- This tour is limited to 30 participants to allow for 15 per guided group.
General Information
- Registration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
- Smithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour, both for your safety or the safety of others.
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