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United States Botanic Garden

www.usbg.gov
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(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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Jan 23, 2025
My title sums up the winter visit - free entrance, warm escape from the cold. Not much more. Probably visiting during the spring or summer is a much better experience. Still, not a bad way to spend a… Full review by adventix
Jan 4, 2025
Nice, but small. It opened at 10 and was pretty busy by 11:00. I would pass on this and visit other sights in D.C., particularly in winter. The outside gardens were brown and dead. Best to see in the… Full review by SayCheese
Dec 8, 2024
Fun experience and beautiful displays. All ages can enjoy and great for families with little kids. The poinsettia displays and the architectural exhibits were amazing. Full review by emptynestingnow
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In 1842, the Navy’s Wilkes Expedition returned from exploring Fiji and South America, showering Congress with a cornucopia of exo…
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The gorgeous United States Botanic Garden presents botanical variety, from the desert to the tropics, along a series of calm and gently mea…
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Located on the grounds of the US Capitol, this botanic garden features a conservatory, a rose garden, and even a butterfly house. You can …
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The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) can be found on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., near Garfield Circle. This g…
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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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Would kids enjoy this place?
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Ditto all the previous answers. We have been multiple times and there have always been families with children. In fact, if you're lucky you might be there when volunteers do short child …
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Ditto all the previous answers. We have been multiple times and there have always been families with children. In fact, if you're lucky you might be there when volunteers do short child-oriented programs about plants.
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Is it worth visiting in mid March?
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Yes! It is very pretty. It doesn't have to take up a lot of your time and combine it with a visit to the Capitol.
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Do I need a horticultural background?
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For some horticulture volunteering opportunities a basic horticultural or gardening background is requested. However, in many other areas, both in hands-on gardening and public …
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For some horticulture volunteering opportunities a basic horticultural or gardening background is requested. However, in many other areas, both in hands-on gardening and public engagement, previous...
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