Welcome
As a vital and vibrant part of the Smithsonian experience, Smithsonian Gardens engages people with plants and gardens, informs on the roles both play in our cultural and natural world, and inspires appreciation and stewardship.
Smithsonian Gardens extends the Smithsonian's museum experience in a public garden setting with over 180 acres of outdoor gardens including 13 public exhibition gardens often called the Smithsonian Institution's "museum without walls." Staff also produce interior exhibits and horticultural displays around the Smithsonian, develop educational programming, and manage artifact, archival, and living collections.