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Dumbarton Oaks Gardens. In 1920, after a long and careful search, Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss found their ideal country house and garden within Washington, DC. They eventually purchased a fifty-three-acre property, described as an old-fashioned house standing in rather neglected grounds, at the highest point of Georgetown.
- Contemporary Art Installations
Charles Simonds' "Head (from I, Thou)" (1993) in the Rose...
- Explore The Gardens
Discover more about the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, including...
- Gardens Rules
NO touching, climbing, or sitting on fountains, sculpture,...
- Average Bloom Times
Garden and Landscape Studies; Pre-Columbian Studies; Mellon...
- Season Pass
Season passes to the gardens may be purchased at the Garden...
- Ellipse
Ellipse - Dumbarton Oaks Gardens — Dumbarton Oaks
- Green Garden
Green Garden - Dumbarton Oaks Gardens — Dumbarton Oaks
- Orangery
Orangery - Dumbarton Oaks Gardens — Dumbarton Oaks
- Contemporary Art Installations
- The Biological Sciences Greenhouse at OSU
- Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens
- Columbus Park of Roses
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Inniswood Metro Gardens
- Topiary Park
- Special Mention: Dawes Arboretum
About: The Biological Sciences Greenhouse at the Ohio State University is the perfect place to spend a rainy day in Columbus. Tours of the facility are available to classes and groups, but also individuals. All you have to do is call and set it up. The greenhouse is home to tropical and desert plants, with over 1,200 specimens! Please note: schedul...
About: Chadwick Arboretum is a 60+ acre urban reserve located in the heart of OSU’s main campus. The arboretum features exciting places to explore, including the learning garden, and a labyrinth offering a place to “relax, reflect, and rejuvenate your spirit.” Admission: Free Location 152 Howlett Hall 2021, Fyffe Rd, Columbus, OH 43210 Website: Cha...
About: One of Columbus’ most iconic parks, the Park of Roses is also one of the most beautiful. The park is 13 acres of sheer beauty, and if the season is right, you can see over 12,000 roses (Typically in May/June). If we had “Wonders of Columbus”, the Park of Roses would definitely make the list. Admission: Free Location 3901 N High St, Columbus,...
About: Franklin Park Conservatory is one of my favorite places in Columbus. With its beautiful Victorian-style Palm House, expansive grounds, and impressive children’s garden, FPC knows how to show garden-goers a good time. The conservatory offers fun events for visitors of all ages and both permanent and rotating exhibits. Admission: $3-$22 Locati...
About: Yearning for a visit to somewhere totally magical? Inniswood Metro Gardens is an absolute dream. The park is full of cozy nooks and crannies where you can enjoy nature in all its glory. Inniswood is 123 acres with over 2,000 species of plants. Admission: Free Location 940 S Hempstead Rd, Westerville, OH 43081 Website: Inniswood Metro Gardens
About: The Topiary Park is truly one-of-a-kind. The park is a living sculptural interpretation of Georges Seurat’s Post-Impressionist painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte. It was created in 1992 and features small vignettes created out of hedges. Stop into the nearby Columbus Metropolitan Library for a day full of fun, both ind...
About: We can’t talk about beautiful gardens and not mention Dawes Arboretum, even if it is a mini road trip. The arboretum was founded in 1929 and has several gardens within its 2,000 acres of paradise. The best spot in the park has to be the Japanese garden, where a full afternoon of relaxation is totally achievable. Admission: $5-$10 Location: 7...
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Open 2:00–6:00 p.m. (entry will be allowed until 5:30 p.m.), Tuesday–Sunday, except for federal holidays. Tickets or season passes are required for all visitors to the Gardens March 15 through October 31. Daily garden ticket purchases are nonrefundable, except when the Gardens are closed at Dumbarton Oaks' discretion.
Dumbarton Oaks was built as a grand residence on 53 acres. Some 16 acres remain as gardens, while the remainder was donated to the public as Dumbarton Oaks Park. It is perhaps the greatest and most famous work of the great American landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, who worked to create and adapt the garden over a 40-year period.
Dumbarton Oaks. Dumbarton Oaks gardens were designed by landscape architect Beatrix Farrand and are now owned, along with the mansion and other facilities, by Harvard University. Dumbarton Oaks is located in Georgetown. Visiting Dumbarton Oaks – click here for hours, etc.
Nov 4, 2022 · Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection. 1703 32nd Street, NW, Georgetown, Washington DC. 202-339-6400. Please check with the museum for the open hours before going. Tickets are required for visitors to the Gardens through the regular season. You can read our blog articles about the Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Art Collection here, and ...
