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  1. Our collections range from mid-Atlantic native plants and cacti to roses and carnivorous plants. See plants from throughout the U.S. and around the world! The United States Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.

    • Exhibits

      Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden...

    • Tours

      301 – Welcome to Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens. 126 – World...

    • Photography & Art Policy

      Learn about the USBG's photography and art policy

    • Programs

      Interested in learning more about plants? Come join us for a...

    • Conservatory

      Constructed by the Architect of the Capitol in 1933, this...

    • It’s free to enter! Visiting the U.S. Botanic Garden and observing all of its wondrous features is free for the entire family. Its Conservatory and National Garden are open every day of the year from 10 a.m.
    • It’s the oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States. The history of the U.S. Botanic Garden coincides with the history of the U.S. itself, as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison all wanted a national botanic garden, with their efforts eventually leading to one being established on the National Mall in 1820.
    • The Conservatory is 28,944 square of feet of plant heaven. One of the Botanic Garden’s crown jewels is the Conservatory, a greenhouse containing two courtyard gardens and 10 garden rooms under glass.
    • There’s an entire room dedicated to orchids. One of the world’s most mythic and beautiful plants, the orchid is one of the Conservatory’s main attractions.
  2. The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a botanical garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., near the James A. Garfield Monument. The Botanic Garden is supervised by the Congress through the Architect of the Capitol, who is responsible for

  3. About. Steeped in history, the United States Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. The U.S. Botanic Garden campus includes the Conservatory, the gated outdoor gardens, and Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens.

  4. Jun 26, 2019 · The USBG is located across from the U.S. Capitol Building along First St. SW, between Maryland Ave. and C St. Bartholdi Park sits behind the Conservatory and is accessible from Independence Ave., Washington Ave. or First St. The closest Metro station is Federal Center SW.

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