Park & garden · Washington, D.C.
United States Botanic Garden: free entry days, tickets & hours
The national living plant museum at the foot of the Capitol: a glass Conservatory with jungle, desert and orchid rooms, the outdoor National Garden and Bartholdi Fountain.
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U.S. Botanic Garden is free to visit.
- Open today 10:00–17:00.
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Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree admission for everyone, no tickets required | everyone | — | No |
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Conservatory daily 10am-5pm; gated outdoor gardens 7:30am-5pm (to 7pm from 1 April to 15 September); Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens dawn to dusk. Closed 25 December.
100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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- usbg.gov/visit · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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